It's 11:00 the night before election day...and after of hours of passionate conversation via Facebook, I am so fired up that I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight!
It's day 5 of this whole... What I'm Thankful for Challenge, and tonight, more than anything, I am thankful that tomorrow I have the opportunity to participate in what makes America "American", and that is Democracy.
I've made it no secret that I plan to vote for Barack Obama tomorrow.
I'm confident in my candidate, and his vision for America.
Throughout the course of this election, I've been accused of being a Muslim and a terrorist lover. Earlier today, I read a negative comment directed towards me by a member of my family who I really respect.
Although it would be easy to be hurt by those things, or to let the negative attitudes of others to prevent me from using my voice, I have to remember how lucky I am to live in a country where we are able to make this kind of important decision.
Why am I voting for Obama?
Because I believe in helping others.
Because I believe that the separation of church and state is good for democracy as well as for the church.
Because I believe that a woman should have the right to make decisions regarding her own body.
Because I believe in education.
Because I believe that the 47% is home to people who have worked hard to make this country what it is.
Because I believe that marriage should be between two people who love and respect one another, regardless of gender.
But, most importantly, I an voting for Obama because I believe that America has the potential to be the greatest nation in the world, and we deserve a leader willing to invest in all of our citizens.
See you at the polls!
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