I have been told that I am
too political. Now I do understand that
this past year has been incredibly divisive, and not everyone shares my passion
for political activism, but I will NOT apologize for wanting to be an informed
and engaged citizen. Quite frankly I
believe it is my duty as an American citizen to be informed and to participate
in our democratic process to the best of my ability.
I do not have young children
anymore, but I still care deeply about ensuring adequate funding for
schools. I understand that paying my
taxes is my duty, but I want to ensure that my tax dollars are going to be used
in the best way possible. I am getting
older and issues like Social Security and Medicare have a new importance in my
life. I want to ensure that
environmental protections will be put into place so that my grandson will still
be able to enjoy this incredible planet.
I am always willing to listen
to people, even those who hold different opinions from my own. I truly believe that these differences of
opinion are what make our democracy so great.
I do understand that politics
can occasionally make some people uncomfortable, but I absolutely will not
apologize for caring about the way our country, MY COUNTRY is run. So to those people who say that I am too
political – sorry but I am not sorry. We
are all affected by the decisions made at the local, state, and national levels. We have to live with those decisions. I will not apologize if I choose to
volunteer my time to circulate petitions.
I will not apologize if I post on my Facebook about an issue or a
candidate that I feel strongly about. It
is not only my right – I believe it is my duty as a citizen to care. I will respect your opinion just as I hope
you will respect mine. If you don’t like
what I have to say then feel free to scroll on by – but you can bet I will
continue to share my views, and quite frankly I hope you will continue to share
your opinions too.
How come you have no comments to this? I am eager to give you an attagirl for expressing how I have felt every day since I broke my ten-year political fast on Facebook and let 'er rip. You have languaged my own concerns well and I stand next to you as if we did the women's march together in the same city. Here, here! Remain vigilant. Resisting and persisting from Austin...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Stephanie - I had one of those days when I just had the final straw and decided to sit down and write this post. I am much too old to apologize for being who I am. My niece was at the march in Austin with you, my daughter and I were at the march in Phoenix. I appreciate your comments - & we will persist!
DeleteIt's hard to sit back and watch stupidity unfold, Laurie. It's happening in my country too - India.
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