The upcoming presidential election this November is going to be one of the most important elections of our lifetime.  This election I plan to vote for the reelection of President Barack Obama. 
While I don’t agree with some of his policies, I at least agree with others, such as the right for same sex marriage and higher taxes on the wealthy. 
My vote for Obama is more of a vote for ‘not Romney’ than anything.
Not only do I disagree with everything Governor Mitt Romney stands for, I also looked at the condition of his state. 
Romney was the Governor of Massachusetts. One of his ads makes the claim while he was governor, he “balanced every budget, without raising taxes.” 
While it is true he did not raise taxes, what is not said is that in order to still raise money, Romney increased government fees. 
In addition to doubling the fees for court filings, professional registrations and firearm licenses, he also quintupled the per gallon delivery fee for gas.
Romney also cut almost five percent of aid to local cities and counties.
The Romney campaign uses the idea of traditional America, which, under its definition, is built on small town communities — the same communities Romney cut funding for while he was governor.
Someone who can lie so blatantly about caring for the American public while promoting no increase on taxes for the rich, but who doesn’t mind taxing the poor, does not deserve my vote. 
He also wishes to revoke the already legal marriages of gays that have been married for years. 
On top of Romney’s policies, you have other issues to worry about such as his mental health.  I saw something just the other day that caught my attention. 
Because of his forgetfulness, people have speculated if Romney has Alzheimer’s disease.
Romney will not only deny things he said minutes before, but he will be confused by them when brought up as if he has no short-term memory.
Another thing is his family members and advisors often feel the need to step in and correct the things he says for him.
In March 2012, in less than two hours, Romney flip-flopped on The Blunt Amendment that would allow employers to block health insurance coverage that the boss considered objectionable on moral grounds. 
Several journalists who have interviewed him have said he seemed foggy or distant during the interview and was very forgetful throughout the whole thing.
This is why I will be voting for President Obama in the upcoming election.  I urge you to do the same. If I haven’t convinced you to change your vote, I hope to at least make you aware of Romney’s past. 
I also want you to think for yourself this election. Don’t vote for Romney or Obama simply because you are Republican or Democrat.