rks, protecting wildlife, and forests from being destroyed. (Gore2000.) Another important aspect of Gore's environmental plan is to "ensure safe drinking water" (CNN.com.) So many chemicals have been put into the ground through the decades and as a result many health problems are arising today because of unsafe drinking water. If elected into office, "Gore plans to strengthen the Clean Water Act by increasing funding for clean water programs and ensuring a more comprehensive watershed approach to improve water quality." (Gore2000.) Similar to the Clean Water legislation, The CNN Homepage states that Gore insists that he will protect people from industrial and toxic waste by raising awareness of toxic waste problems in communities and beginning to clean up those toxic release areas. Also, in response to Global Warming, "Al Gore supports the Kyoto global warming agreement, which his opponent George W. Bush opposes" (Project Vote Smart.) Al Gore's environmental policy sounds strong to me because he emphasizes the need for federal regulations and sanctions regarding the environment. George W. Bush "supports increased state control over environmental policies" (George W. Bush) which in my opinion, is not in the nation's best interest. If states are able to set their own environmental standards, they will do so in their own economic self-interest. I believe that Bush's plan will lead to big businesses adapting standards that are harmful to the environment, and they won't be subject to federal discretion under his presidency. I think that Bush's environmental plan lacks concern for the environment, while Al Gore seems to recognize that we need to unite as a nation and act on environmental problems before they are out of the nation's control. As the race runs on, plans keep improving and taking form. I am increasingly able to understand the importance of electing a good president. As a college student, I am at the point in my life where the pre...
