Thursday, November 8, 2012
God Bless America!!
I have had such mixed emotions over this past election.
I have always had a small interest and have always been one to vote, even with small city events. I was told by my dad, "if you don't vote, you have no right to complain." I took that to heart and have voted any chance I have. I will be the first to admit that I am an ignorant, everyday civilian. I have tried so hard to really be interested in politics. But, every time I sit down to read an article, listen to the news, etc., it all seems to go over my head. I seem to get most of my information from people I trust and respect and will talk to me on my level- my dad, Cam, friends, and family.
I took more of an interest with this past election! I really just wanted change. I wanted promises that were made to actually be kept. I wanted a leader who had our interest at heart, not his own!
I felt as if Romney was a breath of fresh air.. A new hope, change. It seemed as if he had values and had the American people in his best interest, unlike Obama. I was REALLY hoping for Romney to bring America back to something great.
I was a little let down when Obama was re-elected. I was angry at first. I wondered and questioned what people saw in him? I wondered how we got to this point.... America divided in two. I worried if America was going to be ok? It can't get any worse, right?! I finally came to the conclusion to "it is what it is"!
I then came across this post on Facebook. It seemed to write exactly what I've been thinking for the past couple of days. I changed her girls' names to mine.
I honestly hope Obama can keep his promises and get America awesome again! I guess time will tell!
A post Election letter to my Children -
"In this moment, I realized I needed to write down my thoughts for my children on this post-Election Day, why I am so sad today and why I will keep fighting tomorrow.
I voted for Mitt, but it wasn't because he was Republican, I hate being labeled into a box. I wasn't even voting for Mitt per se- no doubt he would have been a great economic leader, which is what this country so desperately needed. I was voting for more than a man. I voted for the idea that reward comes with hard work, not handouts. That people are the solution, not the government. I voted with the notion that our President should be held accountable for his actions, and that on 9/11/12, a US Ambassador and three other Americans were killed in a terrorist attack, and that our current President blamed it on a video. I voted because Obama apologized to terrorists and to the world for our First Amendment and the right to free speech. I voted because I belong to a religion that has seen much hatred, and cruel videos and musicals, and yet I believe it is a right for others to speak, so I peacefully ignore those cruel words and videos and musicals. I voted because God leads this nation and the Democratic Party removed his name from their political platform. I voted because I believe contraceptives are a choice and not a right; and even more that women should pay for their own and not expect others to do so. I voted for the unborn who are killed by partial birth abortion. I voted not to pay for abortions with my tax dollars. I voted for economic recovery and for that silly belief that if you can’t afford it- you shouldn’t get it. I voted for Capitalism and the American Entrepreneur. I voted against redistribution of wealth and the thought that the government can decide who has too much and who deserves more. I voted against a President that seeks to divide (class warfare, war on women, race divisions), and voted to Stand United with my fellow Americans, no matter their race, gender, or financial worth. I voted for the belief that this nation was founded on principles that need to be embraced, not “fundamentally” changed.
I voted for you, Sage and Reese. I voted so that you would be able to grow up in the America I have been privileged to know. I write this so that you know that my vote was not in vain. I realized today that I stood with 48% of American voters, united for a better tomorrow. I will continue to work and serve, and pray so that each year that 48% grows. I learned today that being humble to the Lord and working hard is difficult and tiring, but it’s the only way. I learned that I must make sure, as your mother, that you learn about America, the good and the bad. I learned that America is only as strong as her people. I learned that I am strong. I learned that women are much stronger than men (well that-I already knew)! I learned that even though the outcome is not what I had hoped, fought and prayed for, that a victory was won because of the liberties that allowed me to say I VOTED."
Well said!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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