Before I get into anything and you judge me for whatever godforsaken reason you can think of, let me state that I do not agree with everything that has been said during this election, but it is impossible to agree with someone on every issue or topic. Also, I would like to note that one's political opinion does not measure one's intelligence, worth as a human or morality. I am not a racist. I am not uneducated, and I am completely entitled to my opinions, along with every other American citizen.

That being said, Donald Trump is bold, brash, and not afraid to speak his mind. While that is both a vice and a virtue, it is refreshing having a candidate that is seemingly truthful and does not calculate every statement he makes. Are there repercussions for making offensive and rash statements? Of course. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t see some logic and truth in said statements.

I like to believe that Donald Trump is a man who sticks to his word. He is a successful businessman who doesn’t have a background in politics, which again is refreshing. I trust that Trump will stick to his word and attempt to change this country for the better. The economy is a wreck, terrorism is impacting every country in the world, social issues are rampant in the US, and there have been moves to improve the state of the once great United States of America.

We desperately need something new, and I honestly believe that Hillary Clinton would do nothing to help this country. The same old politics are not working and are getting us nowhere. Personally, I believe that Clinton has been a part of the game way too long, most likely owes one too many favors and cannot be trusted. Simply, I don't want a woman under CIA investigation in the White House. If she can blatantly lie to the public, what makes you think she won’t conceal important information from us if she was to be elected? The thought of that political snake in the White House does not sit well with me, along with thousands of others. But I cannot ignore how millions of people believe having Trump, a hot-headed mogul, in the oval office would be all that great either.

And on the other hand, some of Hillary's opinions and policies do appeal to me, such as women's healthcare reform. She is not the spawn of Satan, and neither is Trump, for that matter. I feel as if we are given two extreme choices -- and at such a progressive and interesting time in history, it is beyond me to be so limited. I am 18 years old, finally able to vote, and I am stuck with these candidates. Just my luck.

What I'm getting at, though, is that most people will be voting for who they believe to be the lesser of two evils. So listen to everyone's opinions, consider them, and mold your own. Don't disregard the intellectual and thoughtful nature of debate and turn all political conversation into an argument. Be open to all ideas and opinions, and if you disagree, you disagree -- Keep that in mind as November rolls around.