megan620
EA-6B ECMO/IA Wife
Like many of you, after reading this, I felt like I should put in my two cents. I'll keep this as short as I can, starting with the fact that there is nothing wrong with being a republican. I voted for Bush, and I respect him taking action and saying what the other nations are too afraid to admit. Americans are free to disagree, but as a whole, I think there are too many who protest, just to protest. As for the whole Florida re-count issue, GET OVER IT! If Bush had not won, I would still be supportive of the democrats. Not to mention, the budget defecit. Geez, would we rather not try to prevent terrorism, and stay on budget? We just need to realize that if we go over budget, we do. I am only 22, but I do realize the debt that's growing for our nation, and I know my generation along with others will be footing this ever-growing bill. If its such a pressing issue that we repay our debt NOW, then why don't we collect back the loans we have granted to so many other nations in the past. I think its important to not be frivolous, but spend the money if it keeps our nation even a small bit safer.
And as for the SUV argument, please tell me that you do realize that there are many places where public transportation is just not a feasible option. It takes me 45min to 1hour to drive to school everyday, and there is no bus service available to me. A cab ride to the city costs $50 each way! Sure I could move closer, but then I would be paying a much higher rent if I didn't want to be in an unsafe area. All of that is sure more than the cost of gasoline. I do NOT agree that most people NEED an SUV, but at the same time, here they sure don't know how to clean the roads from ice and snow, and the SUVs with 4x4 would be nicer than my fuel-efficient car. Sure you can get 4x4 from a truck, but they tend to be just as gas guzzling. My point here is that just because some people have the wonderful opportunities to use public transportation and not use gasoline, there are a large amount of Americans who have worked hard to NOT live in the city, to get away from crime, to have their own yard, have better schools for their children, and many other reasons. I dont agree with corporate America driving the largest and most fuel-inefficent SUVs, but just remember there is a flip side to all arguments...and if we try to make it fair for everyone, well, that's just not going to happen.
Finally, Saddam is a threat. If we have said we will use miliatary force to protect ourselves from his threat, then that is what we need to do. If we back down, then that seems to just ask for others to see how far they can go before we'd strike back.
Again, these are just my opinions. Oh yeah, there are sure alot of republicans who arent in Texas. I'll support our military when they leave and when they return wherever my home is. As for protestors, forget them. They need to realize support is what our military needs whether the protestors agree with the decisions of Pres. Bush is not reason to shun those who are trying to make this a safer country to live in.
Megan
And as for the SUV argument, please tell me that you do realize that there are many places where public transportation is just not a feasible option. It takes me 45min to 1hour to drive to school everyday, and there is no bus service available to me. A cab ride to the city costs $50 each way! Sure I could move closer, but then I would be paying a much higher rent if I didn't want to be in an unsafe area. All of that is sure more than the cost of gasoline. I do NOT agree that most people NEED an SUV, but at the same time, here they sure don't know how to clean the roads from ice and snow, and the SUVs with 4x4 would be nicer than my fuel-efficient car. Sure you can get 4x4 from a truck, but they tend to be just as gas guzzling. My point here is that just because some people have the wonderful opportunities to use public transportation and not use gasoline, there are a large amount of Americans who have worked hard to NOT live in the city, to get away from crime, to have their own yard, have better schools for their children, and many other reasons. I dont agree with corporate America driving the largest and most fuel-inefficent SUVs, but just remember there is a flip side to all arguments...and if we try to make it fair for everyone, well, that's just not going to happen.
Finally, Saddam is a threat. If we have said we will use miliatary force to protect ourselves from his threat, then that is what we need to do. If we back down, then that seems to just ask for others to see how far they can go before we'd strike back.
Again, these are just my opinions. Oh yeah, there are sure alot of republicans who arent in Texas. I'll support our military when they leave and when they return wherever my home is. As for protestors, forget them. They need to realize support is what our military needs whether the protestors agree with the decisions of Pres. Bush is not reason to shun those who are trying to make this a safer country to live in.
Megan