The truth? I hate politics. I hate the whole political season. I hate those cheesey "I approve this message" commercials. An oxymoron, yes, because I come from a very aggressively politically active family...whose activism grew out of an organic concern for the community. I myself minored in political science and was the VP of my university's chapter of the NAACP...and in student government. And yes, I've walked a picket line or two. But POLITICS...I hate. Let there be no mistake about it. This presidential election, like all the others before it, is POLITICS AS USUAL...a popularity contest....with higher stakes. No different than running for homecoming king or queen in high school. I hated those contests too.
With that being said, this is about the time I force myself to get tuned in. Yes, I watched the debate. We are speeding toward election day...thank God the manipulation is almost over! And I'm a good tax paying citizen so I will have my say. It's a point of personal integrity to vote...in at least the major elections.
I remember as a teenager, watching the documentary "Eyes on the Prize" about the civil rights movement...angry tears streamed down my face as I witnessed how black folks (and some righteous white folks) suffered and died so that WE could have the right to vote. How dare I NOT!?! How dare YOU!?! But don't anyone make the mistake of trying to influence WHO I should vote for. To me, my vote is sacred...and personal. IT'S MY DECISION. It's just like a marriage....I'm committing to the candidate of MY CHOICE. Only difference is I know for sure it won't last forever....
bite of the day ~ Voting is a responsibility. Register. Get the facts. Make YOUR own decision. And keep it to yourself. Let others use their own brains and choose without your influence.
thirtiesgirl
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