Another Reason Why Hillary Should be President

In my attempts to learn more about the issues in preparation for my first trip to the polls, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to hear Chelsea Clinton speak at Penn State this afternoon.  It was a unique opportunity as the entire format was based on questions from the audience – something that we haven’t seen from either Clinton’s or Obama’s camps yet this year… and Miss Clinton was phenomenal.
Although I admit I went hoping to see her address specific issues, it was important to hear about other things that I’d not given a lot of thought to.  Chelsea touched on the need for additional funding for police forces on college campuses as well as Bush’s 'No Child Left Behind' and her mother’s desire to put an end to that upon taking office.

When asked about her mother’s plans to help the GLBT community, Chelsea cited plans to extend equal benefits to federal employees and an end to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ but then she also pointed to the bill currently in the process of being passed in Pennsylvania that would outlaw gay and lesbian unions.  Hillary is the only candidate who has spoken out against this.

Finally, before she wrapped up her time, Chelsea encouraged those present to learn what the issues are and where their candidate stands on them.  She also pointed out that there’s more that needs to be looked at then simply the Presidential level of politics as she pushed for more people to find ways to participate on more local levels.

If this lady is any indication, her mother will make a great President.

 

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