A nerdpundit Request and Endorsement.

Part of the reason for changing nerdpundit.com to “more patriotic” colors was to change the focus of the site.  I believe we’ve have some success in having healthy debates and trying to tackle some of the issues we deem important as younger voters in this incredibly important election.  First, I’d like to take this chance to reiterate what the YouTube video above requests: please, please, PLEASE go vote!  It is not only a civil duty, but a freedom that many, many people in this world do not have.  Voting is one of the many luxuries Americans take for granted; I hope that no one does this year.  This election is far too important.  Please, GO VOTE!

Second, we get down to brass tax.  Anyone that has read this site, or spoken to me, in the recent past knows that this has been a tough decision for me.  I’m the first to argue against any candidate when a peer proposes him.  More importantly, I know when to hold my tongue and heed the advice and wisdom of my elders.  In the recent past, I’ve had intellectual conversations with individuals my senior, particularly about politics, and was forced to strongly consider the outcome of this election.  To quote one such person, “Change for the sake of change isn’t necessary or wise.”  I agree.  Still, we don’t need change for the sake of it, we need change for the sake of our freedom, for the sake of our future, and to secure America’s place in the world so that my children and my children’s children can enjoy the same luxuries and liberties I’ve been so fortunate to enjoy.  I’ve thought about this for 21 long months…I promise.  Ultimately, I’ll be voting for Barack Obama for President of the United States of American on November 4th.

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