We teach patriotism in our house.  To Kevin and I it is very important.  Our kids have a book which they read teaching them about the presidents.  They even know quite a few by picture.  They love flags.  We talk about history in little kids terms when it comes up in conversation.  Last night when the debates were on, I told the kids it was about the next president, it was very important, and they needed to be quiet or go to the playroom so I could hear it.  Chandlur was playing around and would listen off and on.

About 3/4 of the way through, he turns to me, “Mommy, I like his voice”.

“You like the way his voice sounds?”

“Yeah Mommy, I like his voice better than the other one.”

If it were up to this 5 year old, he would be voting for McCain.  Does he care about foreign policy?  Nope.  Does he care about health care?  Nope.  He cares about the important stuff, how his voice comes across.