So, I did something this week.
I voted. I know, crazy. Seems like just about everyone voted this time around. A change of pace for sure. But why would I bring it up in a blog? Everyone voted, or so it seems. The biggest reason? I think it is safe to say that nobody near me has a clear idea of who I voted for throughout the options. Although I am typically going to line up with a party, I do not claim myself to a party. That is something of a responsibility that I am not comfortable with taking on. You see, parties change. Party stances aren’t always going to stay in their lane. Why? Because people are people. People change their minds. People change their opinions, even while they’re in office. People lie as well. Let’s face it- there aren’t always good people in office at any level on any side of any line. I just can’t say to someone, “Yes, I will always back my party!” Because I can’t say that I will or that I do. Politics suck. I abhor the subject matter in all its entirety. I hate the division. I hate the conflicts. I despise debates. Why? So glad you asked. In my (hopefully) short years on earth, I have found that there aren’t always black and white answers. I mean, I can answer my short response to any situation. However, if I haven’t lived in that decision, my choice could be wrong, hurtful, insensitive, and more. I used to have opinions that stated point blank how I felt. Then I met more people. Then I went through difficult times. Then I talked with friends. I learned. I grew. I changed. I hope for the better. Unfortunately, through the years I have met some people that I have found a bit aggressive in their stance. I’m all for passion and gumption. The problem I see is that many people with end all, be all stances, take sides on items they have no experience in. And that, I struggle with. You do not know who I voted for. If you came to my house and wanted to discuss, I might. Otherwise you won’t know. It’s not that I don’t have opinions. It’s simply that I know my opinion won’t sway anyone unless we’re sitting down, enjoying a beverage of choice and engaging in an actual conversation. So please know, I did make my choices. I’m not sure I’m thrilled with them, but I did what I thought was best for the situation at hand. I won’t belittle you for your choices. I won’t ask about your choices. I just hope that you begin to think of each decision from every angle, race, gender, situation. Life is bigger than black and white.
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