Democratic Candidates!

So today in the, Daily Free Press, Boston University's school newspaper I read the article that listed all the presidential candidate's platforms. What was actually really surprising to me was that out of all the Democratic candidates, I liked Mike Gravel's stance on Social Issues compared to those of Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton.

 The Daily Free Press stated that Mike Gravel is "pro-choice and believes in sex education--including contraception information--is important to help reduce inadvertent pregnancies, according to his website. He supports same sex marriages and opposes Leglislation that allows discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or ones gender identity or expression, thus stated on his website" (Daily Free Press, Pg5, Abi-Karam, Catcher, Marino)

 It seems to me that Mike Gravel is one of the most progressive thinkers United States politics has seen in a while... and I like it! Barack Obama however, is still opposed to same sex marriage. Ugh, this feels like a giant step backwards. Maybe I'm expecting change to come faster...but who are we to tell other people who they can and cannot marry? this whole idea is ludicrous to me! I wish we could pick and choose what we like about each candidate and mash them up all together. Well heres to wishful thinking!! 

This election is insanely important for our generation! so get informed and get involved!

www.gravel2008.us

www.barackobama.com

www.hilaryclinton.com