President of US: Obama

On November 4, 2008 United States Elected Senator Barack Obama as the 44th President. I think that it is a great mark in history for an African American to become president of such a great nation. Even though I am republican and conservative I think that Obama was the best choice for presidency for America right now. We are in an economic crisis and need help. Obviously change isnt going to be easy or happen quickly but I do think that Obama has a lot of supporters from other countries, which is really good for our country right now. He was also able to reach a lot of people that might not usually care about politics and this year more people voted than in the past like 40 years. I didnt get the chance to vote becuase I didnt apply for an absentee ballot, but I think I would have voted for Obama. I personally like the values of republicans better but at the same time I think democrats are more open-minded and can handle environment and economy better. We were almost out of debt when Clinton was in presidency, then with the war Bush has us now in so much debt. Even if laws change and people are allowed to make choices for themselves and there are more evil things available, we have agency and can choose to worship, honor and live how we want to, stay strong and make good choices. I am proud to be an American. No matter what your political views are, maybe you are upset or scared that Obama won but keep in mind the 12th article of faith- We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. It is important to be involved and know what is going on. I admit that I could definately be more informed but I am trying and learning.

That night I went to a restaurant called Manhattens with a lot of other American exchange students and Mexicans that are interested in politics. We watched the elections on tv. It was interesting talking politics and seeing peoples points of view.