This election has electrified American’s like no other election in my memory. People have strong reactions to the ups and downs on the daily news. The media’s interpetation of what is happening minute- by- minute in the run for the Presidency of the United States is very slanted in it’s presentation. It gives the impression that one doesn’t even need to vote…that it is already a done deal…IT IS NOT! Everyone who is able must vote. Everyone has a voice and must use it to choose who they wish to represent them in the leadership of their country.
It has been called everything from a very prettified “Historic Election” to “A Mess”. From the outset of this journey…it was touted as an election to take notice of, be a part of and yet; once the Democrats chose their candidate…and the Republicans chose theirs, the battle lines have been drawn. The media has all but declared a win for Barack Obama.
Each candidate has claimed that it is time for change. Most Americans couldn’t agree more with that; however, the last few weeks have been increasing in ugliness. Citizens are not happy with the direction our country has taken in the quality of life, nor in the image that has been projected of Americans around the world. That has to be addressed. Add into the chaos of the multi national financial systems collapse, and the housing market crisis, and throw into the mix health care & job losses; and you should have a clear platform for a political candidate to voice their position and their solutions. It hasn’t happened yet. The candidates are too afraid of voicing their true position on the issues in fear of alienating some section of voters…so we are left to our own impressions of where the candidates stand.
Part of the fear and anxiety in this country has been the lack of information needed to make an informed decision. Questions have been raised about personal integrity, honesty and positions of faith. Candidates can say what they want about the image that they try to project…however, actions speak louder than all of the words written for them by their well-paid speech writers. The truth of who a candidate really is will eventually come out. I just hope that each will reveal themselves before the actual election. We are in real trouble when the media and celebrity spokespersons are the go to sources of information. We only learn what they want us to learn.
Hate and violence should never have a place in American politics. Let the candidates show and declare their true value systems and positions on the issues. There is a huge movement that has building over the last decade or so, against people of faith who try to vote their values and who hold their political leaders to some level of positive role modeling. Why is that wrong? In my opinion, it isn’t. Standards of behavior should be based on an acceptable level to the people that the candidates represent.
We have, over the years, removed God from our schools, we have demanded seperation of church and state, and some talk of taking that even farther by removing the “Under God” from our pledge of allegience. There is even an organization dedicated to supporting non-believers in God or atheists in their candidacy; it is called, Godless Americans Political Action Committee. They have a right to form their committee just as others have a right to question a candidate about their alliance to such an organization and how it will affect their position should they be election to a position of power. Plain and simple; let the truth be known if you are associated with such an organization and let the voter’s decide whether you merit a vote or not; don’t hide your involvement and don’t lie to the people who you would represent if elected.
Really, if you are a Christian…this election is about staking your claim for your personal beliefs and value systems. Don’t vote in this election based just on your economic situation; or, on falling for the one liner…”we want change”….because…if you don’t vote your Christian values then you and the rest of the citizens of the United States are on a slippery slope. Quality of life is in question as it is with all of the challenges to traditional religious views such as one man one woman marriages and standing up for family values. If we allow our leadership to rest in the hands of people who don’t consider themselves accountable to a higher power or authority under God, then we really are in trouble as a nation.
I don’t think that America is ready, willing or able to endorse Godlessness in our Political leaders; do you?
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