Ahhhh.... Election Time

Yes election time is upon us once again, and boy does it bring out the worst in people. 

I am at an age in life where I speak my mind when asked, and I speak it honestly.  But I don't feel that it is necessary to brow beat everyone I meet that may differ in my opinion over just about every issue that is discussed in today's media, social sites and even Church on Sunday. 

If you are not careful, you can lose some of your dearest friends that ten years ago you would have never even dreamed of knowing their political views.  Now it seems that everyone must shout theirs' from the mountain tops! It reminds me of the time my husband told me, let's see it has to have been at least 20 years ago because our son is almost 16, that he didn't need to bring a child in to this world.  It was not a place that he felt he wanted to subject a child to, and that it was only going to get worse.  Boy was he right! Maybe we can start charging a fee for him to foresee the future instead of me trying to sell books ??? 

Well as stated above, our 16 year old son was born and very much planned after all.  It seems even my husband was too enticed with the idea of carrying on his name and leaving some sort of mark on this world.  Holding his breath that he wasn't leaving his son to the fears he had for our countries' and this global planets foreboding future. 

I will do my level best to avoid any sensitive subjects for the next 60 days and decline any social gatherings and events that include politically passionate people.  It is one thing to be passionate and another to be abrasive and rude. To wish someone dead just because they speak their mind, and are strong in their opinions plus Lord forbid  homosexual, is just one example of how what you may feel is meant to be humorous, but is just down right truly appalling.

I am just a simple girl, who wants to watch the news and to look on FB to stay informed. Not to be blasted by personal opinion and biased views of what the world needs today.  I have given both of my children the opportunity to judge for themselves.  I have never forced a religious view or a political view on them.  I have however, forced politeness, kindness, and listening and learning upon them.  I know that as individuals they will make the right decisions as I have taught them to LOVE all man kind and to accept the unaccepted. To see the right where there is wrong and to seek out the best in people as we all make mistakes.  My job as a parent is the only thing I feel that I can actually do to help change the world.  Make it a more understanding place where everyone feels they have a voice without hate and violence attached.  

This may seem very unrealistic to most of us old folks, but I do believe that the younger generation is ready for a change.  They no longer want to fight over the color of skin, or if you believe Jesus is the Savior, or if you are Pro-Choice. They want to live happy lives with freedoms that come from tolerance.  No Bullies. No Platforms.  Just a life where they can walk their dog in safety and they can jump from cliffs in foreign countries without the fear of being kidnapped. They want to raise their families free from controversy and stress that doesn't apply to them in the day to day.  They want to know that we are all equal and some need more help than others and if you want to point fingers and say they must be lazy, then maybe they will be the ones who lend a helping hand. Yes, it would be wonderful if they were independently wealthy... money does make things easier.  However, I have raised mine to understand the meaning of a dollar and I know that they would give the shirt off their back for someone in need. 

Lazy people who want handouts are not always what they seem.  YES... some are, and they work the system! Shame on them. But they are not the majority.  Some just do not have the capabilities or the opportunities that my children have and I certainly hope that I have shown them the difference. My children have seen both sides, as I have always tried to see both sides.  I will let them come to their own conclusions and maybe, just maybe with this new generation, things can change.

It's time for my platform to shut down and to allow the rest of this country to decide on their own how they will vote this November.  All I ask is that you are very aware of the children around you and the impression you are leaving on them.  Politics is everywhere, and they will have to deal with it eventually.  But let them come to it on their own terms, not yours.  Please keep your nastiness off of Facebook which was originally our younger generations',  and now they have left to go Twitter because the old folks took it over. Is that not a hint that they are tired of our rants?  

Thanks for taking the time,
Jo Lynn