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  Saying Martin Luther King earned this holiday is an understatement. He was a great man and he helped African-Americans to their freedom. He said what was on his mind and did what he thought was right, which got him put in jail for a short period of time. Martin Luther King died for what he believed was right, which is why he recieved this holiday. His dream did come true, and he was the reason for it. Martin Luther King was a great leader of the civil rights movement, and helped create a better world for all African-American people. This holiday symbolizes everything that he did, and all the sacrifices he made for others. That is what I think of this holiday. 

I think that Barack Obama has a really good chance of be elected in November. Everyone I know likes him and most want to vote for him. The Republicans aren’t doing very good in the race for president as I have read, so this only helps what I think. John Edwards is falling behind, so Barack’s only true competition is Hillary Clinton. Most people I know do not like her. Barack Obama is a very smart person, and from what I’ve watched and read about him, he seems like the best candidate.

These are the differences between democrats and Republicans

 Healthcare:
Dem.- Government provides healthcare to anyone
Rep.-Citizens can supply their own healthcare

Gay Rights:
Dem.- Marry anyone you want
Rep.- Marriage should only be with a man and women

Military:
Dem.- Save money by cutting their spendings
Rep.-Increase their spendings

Gun Control:
Dem.- Anyone can have a gun
Rep.- People should not have guns becuase they can be too dangerous

Abortion:
Dem.- Yes to abortion
Rep. Should be illegal and restricted

Prayer in School:
Dem.- Is a violation to the Church and State
Rep.- A religious right prayer whenever

Taxes:
Dem.- Increase for wealthy, give money to public programs
Rep.- Cut for everyone to help our economy

Death Penalty:
Dem.- Disagree with the death penalty
Rep. Agree with the death penalty

Flag Burning:
Dem.- Burning the flag is ok if you have a reason
Rep.- Create a Constitutional amendment to protect the flag for burning, dont burn the flag for any reason

Natural environment:
Dem.- Strong laws are needed to help our natural environment
Rep.- The laws would hurt our economy

Minimum Wages:
Dem.- Help workers by increasing wages
Rep.-Businesses will be hurt with increased wages

Race Relations:
Dem.-Laws are needed for anti-discrimination
Rep.-Businesses and people can be trusted not to discriminate