Vote like nobody’s watching

In recent years, elections in the United States have been chaotic, and the 2024 election has been particularly interesting. Joe Biden, the clear choice for the Democratic nomination, dropped out just months before the Democratic National Convention and chose to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and flip the entire race. On the other side of the ticket is former President Donald Trump, a polarizing character. Whatever you think about these candidates is your opinion and should be respected. 

The election’s main issues are the economy and abortion, and the candidates hold opposing views on each. Still, they share similar hopes for the country. For example, both want a strong economy. Their methods to achieve this goal differ, however. Harris seems to plan on continuing heavy investment in green energy and infrastructure known as “Bidenomics,” as well as advocating for the building of housing and giving mortgage assistance to first-time homeowners. Trump, on the other hand, wants to improve the economy by cutting taxes and placing new tariffs on trade. 

Harris’ plan will need a lot of government funding since she is also proposing a child tax credit. I am not sure where she can get all this money. Her plan will increase the national debt by increasing government spending. Though Trump’s tariffs are aggressive, those passed during his first administration have nevertheless remained under the Biden administration, suggesting that the current administration sees them working. 

Abortion is the most polarizing issue of the election. Harris promises to reinstate reproductive rights for women, which means she must get votes from the House and the Senate to pass such legislation. With the Dobbs decision, the regulation of abortion services is decided by each state, as advocated by Donald Trump. Trump also says he supports exceptions to early abortion bans to make allowances for rape, incest, and threat to the life of the mother. 

These are tough issues, but when I think about it, the Republican party has always stood for freedom, and people should be free to choose. Whatever your choice is this November, make it with confidence and for the good of the United States.