Barack Obama the Right Choice

It is refreshing to see a President that seems to have an educated grasp of the difficulties faced by this country. In his 60 minutes interview with Steve Kroft, President Obama spoke on a wide range of problems facing the nation in a confident, calm and honest tone. President Obama understands the enormity of the Presidency and the many sides that criticize his every move. He spoke of the need to keep a firm grasp on the long term and strategic goals to get our country out of the economic crisis and not govern in anger or the politics of the moment. President Obama also answered criticism leveled by ex-VP Cheney for the need to torture to keep our country safe. The President answered this stance with a firm denouncement on torture. He made the point that its use by the previous administration has made the United States less safe and less respected not only in the Middle East but with Allied Nations as well. President Obama speaks with a thoughtful, educated purpose of a man who is highly intelligent and articulate. We did not see this curiosity and willingness to explore all avenues to solve problems during the Bush-Cheney administration.