Today, I can probably guess what's on your mind: elections. Maybe you're pro-Obama. Maybe you are all for Romney taking charge. Or maybe, you don't really care who wins, you just want the whole thing to be over so people will stop talking about it! I dunno, but I'd guess it's one of those three :)
These elections were interesting for me. Being from Utah, a very conservative place, and now living at one of the most liberal colleges in the U.S., a lot of moments bring me pretty big shockers. It was really fascinating to see the difference between the Obama-crazed students here and the strong Romney-opinions of my friends back at home. As for me, I don't have particularly strong political opinions. I did discover, though, that I do have some strong opinions when it comes to certain details in politics.
I can't stand when people start to talk dirty when it comes to politics. You know the people I mean. They are the ones who claim to absolutely despise a candidate. They are the haters. The ones who make negative or derogatory comments about political contenders. They associate every negative thing in life to their least favorite candidate. There were a few times during the debates when I had to speak up. You can't hate a Presidential candidate. You don't even know them. You've never met them, or their family, or their affiliates. How would you feel if people were talking that way about your dad, or your brother? Exactly.
Perhaps the man who becomes President for the next four years is not the man you were rooting for. Okay. You have five minutes to feel bad about it. And then, you have to understand the he is the President of the United States. Regardless of whether he makes a few decisions that you disapprove of, he still deserves the respect of every U.S. citizen. I, personally, give props to both Romney and Obama for taking on the daunting task that is Presidential candidacy. The effort and knowledge that it takes to reach their position is incredible, and each of them deserve to be treated as the gentlemen that they are. They are taking it upon themselves to try and better our country, even if it's not the way YOU want to see it happen.
I am grateful to live in the United States of America. I am thankful that of all the things we have to worry about, it is who will become President for the next four years. And we can do so from our warm, safe homes. Our lives and our leaders could be better, it's true. But they could also be a MILLION times worse. Let's take a step back and be thankful for all that we have and the benefits of living where we do.
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