Obama and McCain's position on the Arts

Attention all Designers, Artists, Creatives, or supporters of the arts! Here's one more issue to consider—or just one to know about—when you go to the polls (if you haven't already).

I've tried so hard to not put anything political on my blog, but the information that I'm about to provide for you is something that is near and dear to my heart.

As you may know—or suspect—I am a supporter of the arts. Because the arts have been such a big part of my life, I was curious to know Obama and McCain's position.

Originally, I had written a long paragraph outlining one simple reason why the arts is so important, but I think putting it simply can be just as justifiable as writing several pages. Here are just a few to think about: 1. To foster innovation 2. To ease our tensions 3. To remind us to be compassionate 4. To connect and to help us understand ourselves and the world. 5. To learn the stories of our past.

Americans for the Arts provides some other reasons why the arts are important.

Now, I must say, that whatever I write on my blog about politics are either my own ideas, or views that I personally support. It does not mean that the people, businesses, or anything else within my blog support these same views. Some may, some may not.

Ok. Considering we all have limited time these days, I was hoping to find the candidate's arts policies on their respective campaign web-sites;however, I only found information about Barack Obama's position on the arts. According to Arts Vote, a program of the Americans for the Arts, John McCain does not have an Arts platform. Here's a little information about how the candidates stand on the arts. Click here. Please read Barack Obama's full plan on the arts by clicking the link below.

Barack Obama's position on the arts:

Arts—Our nation's creativity has filled the world's libraries, museums, recital halls, movie houses, and marketplaces with works of genius. The arts embody the American spirit of self-definition. As the author of two best-selling books – Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope – Barack Obama uniquely appreciates the role and value of creative expression.  Read the full plan (source: barackobama.com).

I have already voted. I hope you have too, or that you will be voting November 4.