When apathetic and uninformed I was a Democrat. In 1988 I looked at the Platforms of the Democrats and Republicans and asked myself, "Why am I a Democrat?". One must compare their own values with that of the two major parties and decide which more closely aligns with their value system. A vote for the 'best person' regardless of party will only pit one vote against the other. Splitting votes between parties is foolish. I am the PoetPatriot. Check out my Patriotic Poems and other conservative writings at www.PoetPatriot.com.