I watched a television program tonight which focused on the conspiracy theory about Barack Obama and his supposed radicalism. The program really made me wonder if everyone who supports Obama has looked at him and examined his ideals and background, or if they are voting for him because they are tired of Republicans and the Bush administration. While the latter is a very legitimate reason to support the Democratic candidate, I think voters need to look more closely at Senator Obama before making their decision. Don't get me wrong, the claims made by the TV show were somewhat ridiculous and far-fetched, but they did make me wonder if the American people have been considering the man himself and not just his platform. Americans who see themselves as responsible, informed voters have a responsibility to examine each candidate and their history before deciding who to cast their vote for.