Blunt Perspectives

Know anyone in a battleground state?
Make sure they vote!!!

I created this email to send to folks who live in a “battleground” state or might know folks who are. I want to inspire people to vote and ask that you forward this on to others. Below is a link anyone, no matter political affinity, can use to register to vote in their area and get information on voting (early, absentee, locations). PLEASE forward this email to others…

States; CO, WI, MT, MI, NM, IN, IA, ND, NV, OH, GA, FL, NC, VA, PA, NH, MO.

Register to vote!!! (independent of who you are voting for)

http://www.voteforchange.com

Now for my humble opinion – I respectfully request you read my note in its entirety;

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some “silver bullet” or “magic wand” to fix our economy, education and healthcare systems? Something that would spur job growth, level the playing field and provide us a future? Fix the environment, lower the cost of power and fuel, and improve your every-day quality of life?

I encourage you to look to technology for the answer. By investing and encouraging technology growth and adoption, every sector in the American economy and our life has a chance to thrive while cutting costs and improving quality.

One of the candidates gets it…

In the below video, Obama speaks directly to you about change, about fixing what is wrong, about life today and what you may be experiencing. Read the financial plan on the link below, which includes creating millions of stable jobs and giving a $1000 tax cut for the MIDDLE CLASS… and I know, you deserve a break!

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONM7148cTyc
DETAILS: http://my.barackobama.com/plan/

I was raised republican. I am voting for Obama. If you are republican, know that by voting for Obama you will get back the country you love, the stability and opportunity. Guns and less government didn’t save millions from having their privacy invaded, being falsely arrested, nor has it saved them on gas and grocery. I urge you to consider that voting this direction will bring forth positive change, without stripping you of freedom, sportsman, or what else moves you to the common right. Read this on Obama for republicans:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/gophome/
Did you know? Obama was endorsed in April by the American Hunters and Shooters Association.

And, if you have other beliefs and values or a cultural affinity – Obama’s website is extremely informative and there’s a part of his campaign for everyone from all walks of life. Whether you are white or green, a woman, young or senior, live rurally, christian, or a kid there’s a section dedicated just for you and your beliefs, and defines the plan to preserve and enhance those values, while promoting the interests of the common American. Click the below link to find the section dedicated to you:

http://www.barackobama.com/people/

We have a Democratic Senate and House which will help approve positive changes, especially technology which I believe is the catalyst to repairing America’s woes and building our future!

Obama understands the power of the Internet to drive innovation and educational opportunity, and he also strongly supports net neutrality (an open, unrestricted Internet you can use how you’d like). Where he goes further is in arguing that “technology offers the tools to create real change in America,” by connecting citizens to each other and by opening up the federal government to change how business is done – including “giving Americans the chance to participate in government deliberations and decision-making in ways that were not possible only a few years ago.” (He calls this creating “a transparent and connected democracy” – hard to argue with that goal.)

Barack Obama not only gets it, he’s put his whole technology/innovation platform into one neat package. Very helpful in following and understanding the vision and implementation!

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/technology/

He also states a clearer case for how new communications infrastructure can help fuel economic growth, create jobs, reduce health care costs and solve the energy crisis. When it comes to education and the digital divide, Obama’s platform continues to imagine potential benefits; recognizing the need to connect schools first. Obama calls for creating a new position of government you may be familiar with, CTO or Chief Technology Officer. Additionally he calls for making sure first responders have interoperable systems, which despite 9/11 and Katrina we still dont have nor is there any source of significant funding or grants for Public Safety and technology innovation.

THESE ARE ALL EASILY ACHIEVABLE!!! And they are absolutely required for our economy to strengthen and heal, providing us leadership for the foreseeable future. There are things that are sure to be added, refined or debated but at the end of the day I give the plan and those on the committee an A-. You don’t have to take my word for it; read below what the tech experts and leaders of today have to say about this plan.

In closing, I am urging you to consider this as the correct move for America today. Forward this message to others to get them registered to vote. If I have made a case for where to place your vote I am humbled. If you have more questions or would like to debate I am energized and willing. Tell me if you’d like to hear more, or if your mind is not open…

No matter what, get your fellow Americans inspired to hit the polls so that we may begin to repair the American Dream and build a solid foundation for us in the 21st Century!!!

Sincerely to all,

–
Scott Stevens
“wirelesscott” AIM/G/Y!/M
Website http://scottstevens.net

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READ BELOW FOR COMMENTS ON FOLKS ABOUT OBAMA’S TECH and SPORTSMEN SUPPORT.

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Reed Hundt, Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (1993-1997):
Barack Obama’s innovation and technology agenda will end the current oil-and-gas Administration’s lack of leadership on the issues shaping our future. This is a 21st century agenda, one that was developed for the American people, not the powerful, entrenched interests in Washington, DC. Barack Obama is the one candidate for president who can create the change necessary for America to enjoy real prosperity in a global economy. An Obama administration will drive investment in our communications infrastructure, our human capital and ensure we have a competitive marketplace that benefits all Americans.

William E. Kennard, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (1997-2001):

Barack Obama’s technology plan is unique because it focuses first and foremost on empowering people to connect with each other and with government to solve problems. The plan recognizes that technology is not an end in itself, but a means to improve education and health care, create jobs and make America safer. No other candidate so fully embraces technology as a way to strengthen our democracy and improve people’s lives. The plan is truly innovative.

Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google, Inc:

Senator Obama’s plan would help make sure that the Internet remains a free and open platform, and that America maintains an atmosphere of high-tech growth and innovation. We particularly share his aims of getting more Americans online, using the Internet to increase government transparency, and applying high-tech know how to thorny problems like education and health care. As the 2008 campaign unfolds, we hope that more candidates on both sides of the aisle will present their concrete ideas for maintaining America’s competitive edge.

Wisconsin Sportsmen for Obama:

The Wisconsin Campaign for Change announced on Thursday the membership of its Sportsmen and Sportswomen for Obama Steering Committee, a diverse group of avid hunters and anglers that will advise the campaign and lead outreach to fellow sportsmen and sportswomen. Committee members praised Obama’s understanding of and respect for Wisconsin’s hunting and fishing traditions and his strong record on conservation.

“Barack Obama is right for Wisconsin when it comes to restoring the middle class and revitalizing our economy, and he’s right for Wisconsin’s cherished outdoor traditions,” said U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03), who will act as the honorary chair of Sportsmen and Sportswomen for Obama in Wisconsin. “In addition to upholding the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun-owners, hunters, and sportsmen to purchase, own, and use guns, Barack Obama’s record and policies on the conservation and environmental issues sportsmen care about are beyond reproach.” An avid hunter and angler, Rep. Kind also acts as co-chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus in Washington.

“This election, Wisconsin voters don’t have to choose between someone who will deliver the change we so desperately need and someone who will protect our right to bear arms and hunt,” said Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker (D-Weston). “Senator Obama believes the Second Amendment protects an individual right. He has made it clear to hunters and other law abiding citizens: if you’ve got a gun in your house, he’s not taking it, and as a member of the NRA, I believe and trust him.”

“As someone who represents Midwestern rural communities, Barack Obama understands the outdoor traditions of Wisconsin families, and he will protect them as president,” said Friendship resident Diane Lueck, International Director of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program and national board member of Pheasants Forever. “Obama will fight to keep our lakes and rivers clean, ensure that land is open for sport and work to stop climate change so that our sport can continue to flourish.”

“We need to elect Barack Obama to protect our rivers and streams for fishing, boating, safe drinking water, and to insure we have healthy watersheds across the country” said Madison resident Steve Born, former Chair of Trout Unlimited’s National Resource Board and Board member of Henry’s Fork Foundation. “Obama has a record of protecting habitat and clean water; George Bush and John McCain do not.”

As President, Obama will continue to stand up for sportsmen and sportswomen by:
Protecting the rights of hunters and other law-abiding Americans to purchase, own and use guns.
Improving access by providing financial incentives to private land owners who voluntarily open their land to hunting and fishing.
Advocating funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides needed resources to state agencies to conserve important wildlife habitat.
Recognizing that global warming is real, is happening now, and poses a real threat to America’s fish, wildlife, and the future of hunting and fishing, and providing real leadership to combat climate change.
Supporting proposals endorsed by dozens of national hunting and fishing organizations to devote billions of dollars annually to state game and fish agencies and federal land management agencies to help them ensure that fish and wildlife survive the coming impacts of climate change.
Ensuring that Farm Bill conservation programs are funded to provide maximum benefit to fish and wildlife.
Supporting state efforts to educate youth in order to maintain hunting and fishing traditions.

Obama was endorsed in April by the American Hunters and Shooters Association.