You are invited to list your reasons for voting for a particular candidate.
My grievances against Trump (not an exhaustive list):
1. He is building a wall along the border of my state (Texas) and Mexico. This is not wanted by citizens on the border, not needed and, in fact, will be destructive to natural beauty, local culture, property rights, the environment, national security, and international relations;
2. His vindictive personality has divided us more than any time since the Civil War;
3. He does not respect democratic norms and, instead, seeks to tear them down for his own profit;
4. He will do practically anything to enhance his own brand and stay in power;
5. He is in bed with our greatest enemy - the Russian government;
6. His tax cuts for the wealthy increased the national deficit and encouraged the divide between the top 1% and the rest of us;
7. He does not believe in our foundational principle that all were created equal; and
8. He is incompetent and unqualified, as his poor response to Covid-19, race relations, and the economic downturn demonstrate.
Why I favor Biden:
1. He is a decent man - which carries more weight in this election than any before it;
2. He is open and inclusive, and will do a better job of uniting the nation;
3. His experience, including 8 years as Vice President and over 30 as a Senator, show that he is as qualified and ready as any person in the country;
4. His life experiences have made him empathetic and compassionate, something that Trump has no evidence of in his life;
5. He is prepared to tackle our biggest problems - Covid, race relations, climate change, and economic recovery;
6. He is moderate enough to be able to reach across the aisle - there are still some moderate Republicans who will be able to work with him;
7. He is progressive enough to meet the challenges of the future; and
8. He will probably be a one-term President, paving the way for a new generation of leaders (hopefully Harris or some other woman) to assume the helm in four years.
Your turn.