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EDITORIAL: Justice for Obama
Our future depends on it
Editorial | 10/28/08
Posted online at 1:20 AM EST on 10/28/08
Next Tuesday, after two years of steady campaigning from presidential hopefuls, the time will finally come for us to cast our votes in a presidential election, the first such opportunity for many Brandeis students. Not only does this page advocate that Brandeis community members take advantage of their right to vote, but we urge that they vote for Sen. Barack Obama D.-Ill. The major issues affecting this election apply, on many levels, to this community, and we believe that an Obama-Sen. Joe Biden D.-Del. administration will best benefit us.
Throughout this lengthy campaign, Sen. Obama has conducted himself with dignity and composure, communicating his message of change to voters with a minimum of rhetoric and aggression. By contrast, Sen. John McCain R-Ariz. has been volatile and reactionary, using dirty campaign strategies and questionable political tactics. This page firmly believes that Sen. Obama's superior behavior has proven him the worthier candidate for president of the United States.
Perhaps the most prominent issue in this election is the state of the economy. With our economy in its biggest crisis since the Great Depression, Sen. Obama's policies are those necessary to allow future college graduates to enter a more stable work environment. Obama proposes a fundamental change in our tax system in which any household unit making less than $250,000 a year would receive an emergency tax break. Sen. McCain, however, supports extending President Bush's ill-fated tax cuts, which force middle-class citizens to bear the brunt of the economic load while those most able to survive the crisis benefit. Sen. Obama's plan goes further towards eradicating economic inequality in America, a goal Brandeis in particular holds in high regard.
In addition, Sen. McCain's housing strategy does little to solve the problem that many college students' families are facing. His proposal calls for taxpayers to make up the difference between loaners' interest rates and the government's, which will disproportionately hurt the middle class. Sen. Obama plans to set tougher penalties for fraudulent loaners and to provide borrowers with a standardized rating system for lenders, which will allow college grads to make informed decisions when buying their first homes.
Throughout this lengthy campaign, Sen. Obama has conducted himself with dignity and composure, communicating his message of change to voters with a minimum of rhetoric and aggression. By contrast, Sen. John McCain R-Ariz. has been volatile and reactionary, using dirty campaign strategies and questionable political tactics. This page firmly believes that Sen. Obama's superior behavior has proven him the worthier candidate for president of the United States.
Perhaps the most prominent issue in this election is the state of the economy. With our economy in its biggest crisis since the Great Depression, Sen. Obama's policies are those necessary to allow future college graduates to enter a more stable work environment. Obama proposes a fundamental change in our tax system in which any household unit making less than $250,000 a year would receive an emergency tax break. Sen. McCain, however, supports extending President Bush's ill-fated tax cuts, which force middle-class citizens to bear the brunt of the economic load while those most able to survive the crisis benefit. Sen. Obama's plan goes further towards eradicating economic inequality in America, a goal Brandeis in particular holds in high regard.
In addition, Sen. McCain's housing strategy does little to solve the problem that many college students' families are facing. His proposal calls for taxpayers to make up the difference between loaners' interest rates and the government's, which will disproportionately hurt the middle class. Sen. Obama plans to set tougher penalties for fraudulent loaners and to provide borrowers with a standardized rating system for lenders, which will allow college grads to make informed decisions when buying their first homes.
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Chuck
posted 10/30/08 @ 11:09 AM EST
So much hype for Obama lately, especially the silly Obama-merical last night. Was that funny or what?! The man can read a script but so many other questions have gone unanswered. (Continued…)
Stewart Hitelman
posted 10/31/08 @ 9:31 PM EST
Your vote is important. Young voters can tip this election. Make sure you know where your polling place is, what its hours are, and make sure you have enough time to vote, because the lines may be long on Tuesday. (Continued…)
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