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In reply to the discussion: An open letter to folks like myself who cannot in good conscience vote for Obama [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)Unfortunately, because of Bush Jr. and a complacent Congress, the concept of 'war' has become much more muddled than it used to be.
More innocent civilians die from invasions than have in drone attacks. That's my perspective, anyway. I am not in any way, shape or form advocating the continued use of drones or even war itself.
But I am saying that the idea that we are at war with a large portion of the world drives many of the things you -and most of us- object to.
I don't think you're naive. And emotions definitely have a place in all considerations, political or otherwise.
But as I said, we will never have a perfect political candidate so why lament that you will vote for a non-perfect candidate?
Obama did not put these policies into place. He is wrong to continue them. I think most of us agree on that. But I don't think voting should be that easy to justify or dismiss. Policies are policies. Voting for the best candidate is ALWAYS the option that matters most.