A Commentary to Cythia's "McCain's Supportive Nature"

As suggested from the title of our classmate's post "McCain's Supportive Nature," there are many aspects of McCain’s motives that have been observed through the many presidential debates that we've seen so far this year. But when it comes down to following through, actions speaks more than words.

McCain encourages the purchase of "more environmentally friendly automobiles." His idea is to insert a five thousand dollar tax credit to participants who purchase these zero carbon emission cars. Though Obama had proposed a seven thousand dollar tax credit to those who purchase even more advanced cars, McCain's theory will help benefit the people, whether financially set or going paycheck to paycheck just to support their family. His method adheres to less strict requirements, expanding profitability to lower income families who cannot afford zero-carbon emissions automobiles. Sounds good, right? But is he actually doing anything to reduce carbon emission? What if the people do not cooperate in the purchasing of these vehicles? Only Obama has an answer. I definitely agree with this assertion of the difference between the two presidential candidates. Even though Obama's plan did not involve having the people purchasing "zero carbon blah blah blah vehicles," he instead had a plan to reduce carbon in our fuels permanently. Instead of depending on a so-called "tax exemption," Obama took initiative and ordered for the lowering of carbon. McCain did in fact wanted to focus a lot of government spending on improving the battery and a lower dependency on foreign fuel, but these topics are not vitally promising. Even if the battery were to improve, would our economy be great enough to have it standard in every car? Can the middle class even afford a "hybrid" car? What happens if our "new fuel resources" aren't as large as we thought? Wouldn't the foreign fuel companies raise their prices as a result of the U.S.' failure to commit to them?

After reading this post by Cynthia, I am even more assured that our nation has smartly chosen soon to be seated President. I agree with her focus on "McCain's Supportive Nature" and that even though he can talk the talk, he barely even walk the walk. His views were deceiving. Obama's were very straightforward, making him the better candidate of a presidential election that is most important in a time of disparity.