The Decision That is Scott Brown

If I was a citizen of Massachusetts, I’d be having a really hard time trying to decide who I wanted to vote for in the special election for the second Senate seat, once held by Ted Kennedy. After days and weeks of listening to both candidates make their case, I’d probably come to a conclusion so unlike my previous beliefs politically, that my family would be dismayed. Fortunately, I don’t live in Massachusetts, so I don’t have to vote. However, if I did, I’d vote Scott Brown.

When I voted for President Obama, I was voting on the belief of change and the idea that he was going to do good things for America. But, more importantly, when I voted for President Obama, I was voting to get away from so many failed policies under the Bush Administration that, quite frankly, I could not support. President Obama gained my vote because I thought his ideas were alright (since been proven many are wrong save for some foreign policy), but more importantly, because he was not Republican.

The mid-term elections, at least in New York, will force me to decide where I want to throw my vote, but for now, the election in Massachusetts is a strong sign of what the American population might want in the coming months and years. When Obama was voted into office, it was on the premise of change; however, nothing really has changed other than a ridiculous amount of money being spent. The government has grown (which isn’t new since that is what happens with every President).

Then why would Scott Brown have my vote if I was in Massachusetts?

He represents a new movement in the GOP. Unlike the Neocons who, quite frankly, are completely disconnected from what people want, he is a true Conservative. He believes in smaller government which most modern day Republicans don’t. In his opinion, marriage is between a man and a woman – which is against what I believe – but he believes each individual state has the right to choose. He believes that increased taxes on companies is a way of hurting the economy rather than promoting it because industry has less money to hire people.

Scott Brown’s weak points are in his foreign policy. When talking about Iran, his website says that he is for the sanctions on Iran and against talking to Ahmadinejad because that would legitimize all that he is doing. He couldn’t be more wrong here. Sanctions on Iran will only further promote what Ahmadinejad says about Israel and America. By having sanctions on Iran, the people grow resentful towards us and that gives Ahmadinejad power. As for not meeting with Ahmadinejad, that is ridiculous. Meeting with rulers is imperative to figuring out ways to get past all hostilities. Trying to strong arm them will only result in more problems.

What the United States needs right now is someone that is going to truly defend liberty and ensure that the government doesn’t continue to grow. There are too many attempts at stealing what is ours as American citizens. Since the 2008 election, the Democrats have been committing horrendous acts at the cost of the average American. The health care bill? A disaster. Obama has allowed Interpol to have immunity. That is not change. What Brown brings, though, might actually be that change. But, I don’t get to vote…So, my hopes go out to the people of Massachusetts. No matter what the weather is, ensure you vote. Whether it is for Brown or Coakley, ensure you vote. Do your part as an American citizen.