Why I voted for him

CNN.com - Transcript of Bush's inaugural address:

Today, America speaks anew to the peoples of the world: All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: The United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you. Democratic reformers facing repression, prison or exile can know: America sees you for who you are -- the future leaders of your free country. The rulers of outlaw regimes can know that we still believe as Abraham Lincoln did: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and, under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it.' The leaders of governments with long habits of control need to know: To serve your people you must learn to trust them. Start on this journey of progress and justice, and America will walk at your side.

I voted for Bush because I believe that he deeply believes in what he said here. Realpolitics do intrude, and we can't always be all things to all people. But we can chose a side to support and refuse to excuse or rationalize away tyranny. The more we do that, the better the world will be. Read the whole thing.