Election Day Fever

Alright so as much as I hate to discuss politics over the internet, I had to post about this election as it is being handled in our home.  We have been trying very hard not to sway our children one way or the other and to let them form their own opinions...and believe me, they have them.

A few weeks ago we watched the last part of one of the debates.  After watching the 20 or so minutes of it Alex decided that he wanted President Obama to win and Eric said he wanted Governor Romney.

When I asked Alex why he thought President Obama would win he said (direct quotes):
1. "He has brown skin and that is different from me"
2. "He is a good talker"
3. "He is a fan of the ladies"
4. "He's already president"

When I asked Eric why he thought Governor Romney would win he said (direct quote):
1. "He looks like me"
2. "He has a Red, White and Blue tie"
3." He is handsome"
4. "He has a nice smile and smiles a lot"

Well, out of the mouths of babes.  Now, before you go on judging me and my household, let me tell you that we watch our speech very closely when it comes to politics and "hot-topics" such as race, religion, etc.  This is what my children have picked up from discussions on TV, church, friends, home and school.  I think it is interesting to see what they see through all of this, and how much appearance takes a role in elections.

Well, then I asked them what they would do if they were president of the Untied States.
Alex:
1. "Clean the Roads"
2. "Make less traffic"
3. "Clean up the White House"
4. "Have them make less candy"
5." Have resturaunts make more terrific food"

Eric:
1. "Clean the Road"
2. "Make it so cars don't stop in the middle of the road"
3. "Give the White House a hot tub"
4. "Make people smile"

I think those are pretty fun goals!  Can you tell that we have been stuck in traffic a bunch the last two days?  Well, that is our stance on the politics in this house.  Now I sit and painfully and anxiously watch the votes roll in.  I won't tell you where I stand, other than that my stance is that everyone exercise their rights and vote  according to their own conscience that that they make an informed vote that they are not ashamed of.  If you are going to stand for something, stand proud and strong.  Who knows what tomorrow will bring?  All I know is that I am tired and I am ready for bed!