No one makes it to the presidential ballot without being a good candidate. The president makes tough decisions every day under the toughest scrutiny of the public. It is impossible that they could please everyone. This being said, while Mitt Romney is a very sharp and bright individual, we can do better for our country. Re electing President Obama would be electing more American Jobs, better education for our children, a more practical healthcare system, and a more smoothly functioning government. Re Electing President Obama would be a benefit for the vast majority of the public.

It is undisputed that we as Americans are in a job crisis. O ver the past three years President Obama has been able to decrease the unemployment ratio in this country by 2.1%. That is what we need more of. Additionally, President Obama is against outsourcing jobs overseas. He knows that it is necessary for the people of America to go back to work in order for the economy to get back on track. “my message to business leaders is simple: Ask yourselves what you can do to bring jobs back to your country, and your country will do everything we can to help you succeed.” - Barack Obama. On the other hand, Mitt Romney is more concerned with the short term success and doesn’t plan on doing anything about the problem with shipping jobs overseas. "I'm not happy exporting jobs but we must move ahead in technology and patents.” - Mitt Romney. Bringing jobs back to the US will in no way inhibit the development of technology or patents. It could only be a boost for our economy.

That is just one example of President Obama making the smarter decision. Another example of this is Obama stating that using marijuana strictly for legal purposes should be allowed under strict regulation. Mitt Romney’s reasoning is that marijuana is dangerous and there are better alternatives, when there are many times more deaths due to other (acceptable) pain medications than there are due to marijuana.

When talking about same sex marriage, president Obama once again has the right idea. Romney stated that the best way to raise a child is with a mother and a father. Personally I know multiple same sex couples who have raised or are raising a child who is perfectly happy and successful. Laws should not be put into place based on personal or religious views, and President Obama understands that.

There are countless more issues where Mitt Romney falls Just short of Obama. And in the end you aren’t voting for someone because of their opinion on a few issues, you vote for them because they have good logic and reasoning, and because they can do what is best for America. Barack Obama is and will be this person. Vote President Obama for a second term!