Straw Men

You are either with us or against us.

If you don't support the war, you support the terrorist.

If you vote for a Republican, you vote for a pedophile.

Isn't that how straw men arguments work? Two options neither one really providing the whole picture? I'm certain that not all Republicans are bad. Although, it is very interesting to me how there is this rally to minimize the actions of one very bad individual, and the cover-up by other members of the GOP Party. The press secretary, Tony Snow, referred to the behavior as "naughty" and Fox tried to represent Mark Foley as a member of the Democratic Party, and other GOP members tried to make it out as a Democratic conspiracy (failing to recognize that the information was leaked via a Republican staffer.) What is wrong with the world? Since when do we support and justify the actions of those that cause our society harm? The so called "moral" party seems awfully thin on actual morals. I'm just amazed, dumb struck, confused.

Well, you'll only have to listen to my voting rants for a few more weeks...November 7th is approaching quickly. On a final note ... Vote. However it is that you vote, you should vote. This country doesn't ask much of its citizens -- the least you can do is vote.