Sunday, October 19, 2008

Obama!

1.EDUCATION As a student about to enter adulthood, I feel that Obama's plan to create a new American Opportunity Tax Credit is one of the biggest things that affect me. Also, because I am just about to exit high school and enter college, my supply of cash is pretty low. So his new tax credit can help me by ensuring that the first $4,000 of a college education is completely free for almost everybody. Also, applying for financial aid seems a lot like a hassle, but Obama wants to allow families to apply by checking a box on their tax forms. This is a lot easy and not cause a lot of trouble for people to look for information and such. By allowing more people to get more money for college, those who cannot afford college but are brilliant can enter the world so we can benefit from it. Also, by supporting english languange learners, their knowledge can be spread to the United States and not only their home country. Another thing he's doing is rewarding accomplished teachers with a salary increase. This can entice them to stay and do what they are doing. Also, they can mentor new teachers so they can shoot to be as good as them.
2.IRAQ I think that the troops in Iraq have stayed there for too long. They should be able to come home to their families and allow Iraq to deal with it themselves. Obama believe that we must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless going in. They will also attempt to reach a comprehensive compact on the stability of Iraq and its neighbors. He will provide at least $2 billion for Iraq's humarnitarian crisis. Barack also opposed the sending of troops to Iraq in the first place. This tells us he's on the opposite side of Bush and that is probably the best play we want to be right now. By removing troops, he can save lives that are lost for a lost cause. Also, money can be saved or diverted to a more effective way to help Iraq or our own country. Only so many troops can die until people start doubting Bush.
3.POVERTY I think that poverty is getting out of hand and things should be done to help people with it. It is pretty depressing seeing all these people on the sides of streets, begging for money or having dead looks in their eyes. Obama wants to help by expanding access to jobs. He wants to invest $1 billion over five years for methods for helping low-income Americans. He will also ensure that low-income Americans will have transportation access to jobs. This can help a lot seeing that the gas prices cost so much right now. Even if a person can find a job, paying for gas can take out a good portion of their salary. Also, the minimum wage increase sounds good. This can help the gas problem because $9.50 and hour can help a lot.

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