[2/12/08 11:30 PM Note: I’ve voted, but keep the ideas coming for all the trail runners in states like Wisconsin, Texas, Wyoming, Vermont, and Ohio who have yet to vote this primary season.]
I think I do a pretty good job of not discussing my personal life or views outside of running. However, I’ve never said that I wouldn’t discuss politics if and when it was relevant – this is one of those times. Tuesday the presidential primaries come to Virginia. While I could vote in either primary, I will vote in Democratic primary as the Republican nomination seemed to be wrapped up at this point and I’ve got no particular allegiance to the remaining Republican nominees. Therefore, I ask you with no predisposition towards either Sen. Clinton or Obama, does either have positions that are more favorable with respect to trail running than the other. Please keep the discussion civil and focused on how either candidate would be better for our running!
[Edit – added 2/11/08 9 AM]
Come on folks be creative here. There are so many issues that affect trail runners or are dear to them, such as:
- Funding for National Parks, Forests, Wilderness Area, etc.
- Fee for Use programs in these areas
- Rails to Trails
- Phys Ed classes in schools
- Health care for when you get injured trail running at a time when you are free from employment
Obviously, the candidates’ positions on some of these issues, like health care, can be found on their websites, us trail runners might not have easy access to info on the other issues. I’m thinking of those first two points in particular.
