I’m not a Democrat. Or Republican. I think politicians are overpaid and don’t fulfill their promises.

Instead of watching the debates and the candidate’s inspirational promotional videos, I prefer to watch the Bad Lip Reading versions of these videos on Youtube.

I don’t agree with President Obama about a lot of his political agendas and views. I don’t think I like Obamacare, but, like Congress, I haven’t read it all so I guess I can’t say for sure.

Unlike Obama, I’m not pro-choice and the nation’s debt has only gotten worse since he’s been in office. His political experience before being elected is short. However, I do respect him.

The president of the United States is called the most powerful job in the world for a reason. Whether I agree with his politics or not, Obama was elected to the position. He’s the boss.

So it bothers me when I see bumper stickers that say “Obama Sucks” or “Worst President Ever,” using Obama’s campaign symbol as the “o”. A quick Internet search will reveal the multitude of “I Hate Obama” Facebook pages.

Freedom of speech is important. The American people have the freedom to disagree with the government. However, the public, blatant disrespect for our president produces more negative results than positive.

Should Mitt Romney win, I will respect him just the same. I don’t agree with all of his politics or all of his ideas either, but he will have earned the job and my respect.

I hope Joe Biden reads this. His disrespect for Paul Ryan during their debate was laughable (Ha).

I care about the issues. Probably not as passionately as many, but I do. I think, however, though respect isn’t a political issue, it’s an important and all-too-absent element of politics.