As we approach election day 2008, not only the future of our country is at stake, but the future of our world may be as well. While neither candidate is as "green" minded as Al Gore, there are still significant environmental issues that both have addressed. No matter who you choose to vote for, it is important to understand each party's view on the energy crisis. Both Obama and McCain have spoken about a future America where we will be free of dependence on foreign sources of oil. Yet they do disagree on how to achieve this goal. McCain is focused more on offshore drilling for oil as temporary relief as well as building more nuclear power plants. While Obama is not vehemently opposed to either of this things, he seems more willing to at least speak about alternative solutions such as the use of bio-diesel to fuel automobiles among other things, etc. Yet McCain is also a supporter of alternative energy as well as we have seen in some specific add campaigns. He also mentioned hydrogen and flex fuel cars briefly during the debates. It is important for government to get involved in these matters. Without political support it would be impossible to create an entirely new infrastructure to support vehicles that run on electricity, hydrogen, bio-diesel, clean diesel, ethanol, etc. So the question remains: who do i vote for if I want a cleaner environment and less dependence on oil. My only advice would be to do some last minute cram studying and make an educated choice based on this and many other issues we currently face in the United States. Just don't go vote based on rumors or a negative political commercial. Keep you country in mind, keep your future in mind, and most importantly keep your earth in mind. Without the earth there is no future. Oil is a finite resource, whether or not we drill we will eventually need alternative sources of fuel. So whether you vote for Obama or McCain, be sure to vote "Green". See you at the booth on tuesday.......................................

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