Bennet vs. Buck; The Choice for Colorado

I’ve been sulking around, coughing and sneezing, anxiously awaiting this coming election. I’m counting on all of you to get out and vote, so I figured I should inform you, my dear citizens, about some candidates and their policies, to help you take a stand

I’ve spent the last few days analyzing Ken Buck and Michael Bennet, a quite interesting situation, I must say.

A little bit about Michael Bennet (adapted from his campaign website http://www.bennetforcolorado.org):

• He was the former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools
• Served two years as Chief of Staff under Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
• He was the Managing Director of the Anschutz Investment Company

A little bit about Ken Buck (adapted from his campaign website http://www.buckforcolorado.com/):

• Served as the Weld County District Attorney
• Worked as a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C
• He has volunteered and served on the boards including, A Woman's Place, North Range Behavioral Health, Juvenile Assessment Center, PAVE (promoting alternatives to violence), Fresh Start, a charter school for expelled students, the Genesis Project, and the Restorative Justice Coalition.

I searched a bit on votesmart.org, just to find that both candidates “refused to tell citizens where he/she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.”

Oh? Well what exactly are they hiding from us? The people from votesmart.org were, however, able to create a short list of certain issues and where the candidates stand.

Michael Bennet:

http://www.votesmart.org

 Ken Buck:

Even though the candidates aren’t as open with their policies as some citizens might prefer, it wouldn’t hurt to analyze the information we do have and take a stand.

The first thing to consider is what our country needs:

• Lower debt
• Improve education
• Improve environment health (yes people, our planet, along with our democracy is dying, you might want to pay attention)

Michael Bennet has experience in the financial business, in turn giving him experience necessary for dealing with debt. Ken Buck was… a prosecutor?

Michael Bennet is the former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, in turn giving him the experience of interacting with teachers, parents, and students. Ken Buck… worked on a committee to help a charter school for expelled students?

Ken Buck does not support using government funds to improve the economy, federal education standards for K-12 students, or environmental regulations to reduce the effects of climate change. So, what exactly is he planning on doing while in office?

From the perspective of your precious democracy, I want you to get out and take a stand. Maybe debt, education, and the environment aren’t important to you? Maybe they are? I don’t care. If you’re of age, go out and vote. I’ve given my two cents, and its time for you to give yours. I’m weak, sick, tired, and struggling. The only way you can help me is to take a stand. I’ve given you some information to help you start, so don’t give up now.