You know, I realize how deeply our country is divided, and I abhore some of the violence and dishonesty, dirty tricks, craziness and hysteria I see right now, but I am always grateful when I see people like you involve themselves, whether you are right or left, because that is what our country is all about.
I say this because I remember all too well the deep apathy which used to govern us. People lived in a gray world with almost no hope of changing the future. They stayed home, watched television and drank beer. They decided to live on welfare, or low wages, and no one had any hope of acheiving the "American Dream". I used to wonder what on earth would need to happen to wake people up so that they would CARE again. And now they do.
I pray that everyone cares about our country, and I pray that everyone is able to put hysteria down like a crack pipe and get on some kind of political rehab. Think, most of all. Think for yourself, instead of repeating what you have heard other people say. BE your OWN thoughts, not phrases someone repeats to you on the television or the web. THINK deeply.
Do NOT fall into the pit of believing that everyone on the other side is evil. I see that far too often. People are allowed to disagree with you in this country, and that is what makes us the United Freaking States of America, and better and stronger than everyone else. Do NOT namecall because you are NOT five years old.
Search for the dream the best way you know how...and THINK!!!
PS, Thank you for caring, and thank you for trying to be a caregiver for democracy, the republic, and the constitution.
