As I was trolling the blogs today, I came across two posts that – more than anything I’ve seen up until now – illustrate the basic difference between the Obama and McCain campaigns.

The first was a story about a neighborhood in Gainesville, Florida Virginia that was vandalized last night. Some 25 homes and businesses were the targets of Obama supporters that obviously have no sense of right and wrong and have taken “The One’s” exhortation to “get in their faces” to heart.

I cannot imagine being associated with a group that thinks this is in any way acceptable or appropriate. Shame on them – the criminals who perpetrated the crimes and the candidate who inspires such crimes. Is this the leadership we want for America? Is this the country we want for our children and grandchildren – where disrespect for others’ property is condoned – even encouraged? I. Don’t. Think. So.

The second was about McCain’s recent campaign stop in Iowa – a state that most polls indicate is Obama’s to win. And yet the McCain supporters were upbeat, enthusiastic, and showed pride in their country. What a difference!

Perhaps neither example conveys a true picture of this country as it is. But what do they say about which country each candidate wants America to be?

Obama – mean, ugly, hateful. McCain – optimistic, proud, patriotic.

I know which America I choose. Hands down.