I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to politics. I love to see what is going on and learn abou the "leaders" of our country and what they stand for. I am not obsessed with this task though and I am the first to say that I do not keep up with politics the way that I probably should. I think that is because politicians don't listen to the average person anyway and let's face it, I'm just a regular woman from a small town in a state that doesn't have enough electoral votes for the things to really matter anyway. Well at least that's how I feel sometimes.
Even though I feel like that I am still responsible and I vote. I vote because people who don't vote really shouldn't complain and I feel like in case the vote actually did come down to one vote (which it never will), that I would regret things if I hadn't voted. And even as I might be somewhat responsible in knowing things that go on, I
never ever try to discuss politics with people unless they initiate it first. I tell you this because of the following story and I want you to understand my position on this.
Sunday I went to Pizza Hut with my mother to pick up some "Dunkers" for my grandmother (They are pretty good by the way). While we were waiting on our order a gentleman in his mid to late 50's began speaking to me and my mom. My mom and I exchanged the usual "wow he's talkative look" but we were pleasant and just spoke back when it was appropriate. Toward the end of the conversation, he made a blunt statement about Barack Obama and how he really hoped Obama won the presidency. My mouth fell to the floor! First of all, like stated above, most people don't tell strangers their political beliefs. Second, this was a middle aged white man saying he wanted Obama to win. Let's all face it, that's not his normal group following. After I composed myself, I said "you have to be kidding me" and he stated "no that he really thought things would be better if he won". I said "McCain would be better, at least he has SOME morals". He proceeds to state, "McCain is just like Bush and look where we are at now, McCain does not need to win anything". After looking at my Mom in disbelief I proceeded to say, "McCain is not great, I'll give you that, but who is? McCain and Bush my be from the same political party but they are not exactly the same. When voting for the presidency you are voting for the lesser of two equals. Neither candidate is great and neither one will "Save" our country but when you look at each individually, at least McCain has SOME morals. At least he doesn't kill unborn babies!" At this point my mother's mouth fell open and so did the man that I was speaking with. He said "you ladies have a great day", grabbed his order that had recently been finished and walked out the door.
Now usually I don't show my cards. I will discuss politics and things if it comes up between friends and people but usually family is the only one that I out right discuss this topic with. This year is different. This year more and more people are being outspoken about their beliefs and their likes and dislikes about each candidate. While this blog is not intended to endorse a particular candidate, it could probably come across as such. Like I stated to the man at Pizza Hut, I do not like either candidate. They are both people who should put their faith first when they make decisions, everyone should, but especially since they are both in high prominent places. Both candidates are not fit for the position they are both vying for but that wasn't up to me, or any of us "normal" people. Us "normal" people spend our time looking at both candidates and are faced with the reality that neither one represent the type of person we would choose to be in the white house. WE ARE PICKING BETWEEN THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS! For you that may be one person but for me it's John McCain. I, again, don't agree with all of his positions but when I go to pick between the two, I have to realize that a candidate that can vote to kill an innocent child would do WHATEVER it takes to get their way. Obama is a pro choice supporter and McCain is not. Obama would kill an innocent baby and that is murder.
Whatever your beliefs are, you are entitled to them. Just as I am entitled to mine. I normally don't express my opinions on politics so loosely but felt compelled to do so after Sunday's incident. Whoever you vote for, you have to live with that and that's your decision to make, just make sure you vote! Christians need to speak up for what they believe in!
