Words that have been weaponized by people in power who want to see a divided nation- Liberal, democrat, republican, conservative republican, immigrant.
Look up the actual definitions for each. All goals for a healthy society- necessary components for balance. Every one of our lives have been enriched in some way by various policies pushed through by any one of the above referenced affiliations. Each has its strengths and weaknesses- Indeed there have been fails as well, as there always will be with so many things at stake. That’s why it’s so important for any healthy functioning society to work through differences for common gain.
We’ve fallen so far away from that. Yes, political figures are partly to blame, but Some actually have good intentions, and shame on all of us for feeding off the greed of those who don’t. We are better than this. So I’m asking anyone who bothers to read my posts, no matter what your political affiliation, to stop spreading hate. Stop fueling division. Someone who may have saved your ass during a crisis may be of the very party you mock. Customers who support your small local business, The teacher that protected your kid from a bully? Ditto. The cop who came to your rescue? The firefighter, the babysitter, the guy who removes your trash.
Have your beliefs, but research them and leave the hate out of them. If you call yourself religious but do not act with kindness, compassion or empathy , you need to find a new religion or give it up entirely- because that’s just a hypocrite.
With that said, I’m getting off this particular soapbox. I hope someday the tide will turn in this country to stick with facts and civility as we tackle our many problems- what we have become is truly heartbreaking, and we will be our own demise if we don’t wake the fuck up.
Look up the actual definitions for each. All goals for a healthy society- necessary components for balance. Every one of our lives have been enriched in some way by various policies pushed through by any one of the above referenced affiliations. Each has its strengths and weaknesses- Indeed there have been fails as well, as there always will be with so many things at stake. That’s why it’s so important for any healthy functioning society to work through differences for common gain.
We’ve fallen so far away from that. Yes, political figures are partly to blame, but Some actually have good intentions, and shame on all of us for feeding off the greed of those who don’t. We are better than this. So I’m asking anyone who bothers to read my posts, no matter what your political affiliation, to stop spreading hate. Stop fueling division. Someone who may have saved your ass during a crisis may be of the very party you mock. Customers who support your small local business, The teacher that protected your kid from a bully? Ditto. The cop who came to your rescue? The firefighter, the babysitter, the guy who removes your trash.
Have your beliefs, but research them and leave the hate out of them. If you call yourself religious but do not act with kindness, compassion or empathy , you need to find a new religion or give it up entirely- because that’s just a hypocrite.
With that said, I’m getting off this particular soapbox. I hope someday the tide will turn in this country to stick with facts and civility as we tackle our many problems- what we have become is truly heartbreaking, and we will be our own demise if we don’t wake the fuck up.
