A large reason why many people support Kerry isn't because of kerry himself, but because Bush is so awful.
A humorous slant on that is available at
www.johnkerryisadouchebagbutimvotingforhimanyway.com
A couple of reasons to support Kerry.. (a LOT of them are easy to contrast with Bush.. ill simply mark them with *B*, and let you draw your own contrasts)
1) Supports improved diplomatic relations with the U.N. and other countries *B*
2) Supports International action and solutions in Iraq *B*
3) Supports increased use of alternative energy solutions, decreased reliance on oil supplies. Opposes drilling in Arctic wildlife refuge. *B*
4) Favors increasing taxes on the ultra-rich, decreasing taxes for the rest *B*
5) Favors expiring the USAPATRIOT act (which violates much of the Bill of rights) *B*
6) supports removing tax loopholes for corporations *B*
7) Supports Kyoto treaty, and stricter pollution controls *B*
8) supports providing money to hire more cops and firemen.
9) proposes increasing pay, benefits for armed forces.
10) opposes funding for religious groups *B*
11) responsible for investigating political corruption (iran-contra), and business corruption (BCCI)
12) cosponsored a campaign finance reform bill, and an election reform bill.
13) Organizer of first 'Earth Day'
