The reason I voted for Obama (in 200 words or less)

The main reason I voted for Obama is that I perceive his value system is closely aligned with mine. My values flow from my theological and metaphysical beliefs. Care for the oppressed and powerless; do unto others as you would have them do unto you; respect all people and assume you all have equal worth in God's eyes; people have free will and their choices matter; people are born good, but their nature can become distorted through bad choices and poor environments; there are more good people than bad people; God is larger than Christianity; Christianity is the best religion but still has its problems and doesn't answer the ultimate questions in life fully; knowledge allows wisdom and should be pursued; all data are friendly and theories without data are worthless. Obama isn't me and will undoubtedly diverge from some of my values throughout the years, and much of my perceptions could be psychological projection. However, I haven't encountered national politician who's behavior and words felt so familiar to my own values.

Kenny