Obama promises to restore fiscal discipline to Washington. He promises to make the tax system more fair and efficient. He will end the loopholes that oil companies use to level the playing field for businesses. He also accuses Bush of irresponsibly cutting taxes on the wealthy. Obama will reverse this policy of President Bush's to protect tax cuts from the poor and middle class families. He will make government spending more efficient and reduce the increasing debt. Under President Bush the federal debt has increased from $5.9 trillion to $8.8 trillion. We need a president that won't accumulate even more debt and will end the wasteful spending. I believe Obama can do this. He has a voting record against raising the federal debt limit.
I completely disagree with John McCain’s education policy. He believes that part of the problem stems from the inability of parents to choose which school they want their children enrolled in. If schools were adequately funded, then students would have the necessary supplies and quality teachers to help them achieve. Students wouldn’t have to transfer schools because every school would be equal, but schools aren’t equal. McCain needs to focus on the main problem. McCain also emphasizes the picture that No Child Left Behind has painted, but he does not admit that its promises are still unfulfilled. Obama addresses this problem and promises to fund the law. Obama also promises to simplify the application process for financial aid and increase funding for community colleges. More money will be invested in early education and improvement of childcare. I would vote for Obama because he understands the current problems in education and seems more likely to reform education.
I would vote for Obama because of his homeland security plan. He will prepare effective emergency response plans to handle disasters such as Katrina. He promises to support first responders in order to give them the necessary tools. He would also improve the communications system so that first responders are alerted when disasters strike. Chemical plants, located near cities, are susceptible to terrorist attacks. Obama plans to upgrade security on these plants. Public transportations, ports and airlines would also be more protected. He plans to improve border security and supports a new immigration policy. Obama promises to restore habeas corpus. This will allow everyone to a fair trial and without wrongfully denying anyone of their liberties.