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"We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." ~C.G. Jung And so it seems to me as though things have become just that; a battle between what's real and what seems to be ideal. They preach that they are religious and so should we all be; they condemn abortion under the guise of supporting the "sanctity of life"; they reject sex education if it doesn't solely preach abstinence. They exhault in supposed family values, all the while, denouncing the any "family" unlike their own. They equate patriotism with military experience. They state love of country, but denounce the very freedoms our country's forefathers have provided for ALL. Sure, their "vision" may be ideal.But we live in REAL. Refusing to see the reality of OUR world will do no good. But that seems to be just it - it is THEIR world, they dont see each man as one and the same. The richer, more affluent a person is, the more likely to vote Republican. It's a fact. Look it up. And sure - why not? Their ideal world fits them, they live the American Dream. But the reality is, in our country that pay$ for other countries to rise above cruelty and poverty, there is sorrow and poverty everywhere you turn. Here at home. They are living what is quickly and tragically becoming the American Reality. So, government is not solely responsible for correcting all that is wrong - I agree. Personal responsibility. I have made many mistakes and i continue to make them, but they are mine. I do not blame, I do not try to get help where i can help myself. But - ACCEPT that things are not ideal. DEAL with things the way they actually are to make them better. Pretending something isn't real will never make it so. I can salute the flag and say the pledge of allegience. I can attend church each day. That will not make my real issues fade away. Condemning others for their different circumstances is NOT patriotic, it is NOT what God preaches, and it certainly is NOTHING i want could get behind a be proud of. It isn't about respect. I respect military experience. It is something that takes great courage and resolve for all who serve. I owe my allegiance to that courage. But I respect many who I would not vote for to represent me. I don't find it any coincidence - and you can look this up too, for those who will bother educating THEMSELVES - that the states in our nation with the lowest ranked education scores, the highest religious affiliations, the highest teen pregnancy rates - those are the RED states election after election. Put it together, people. And, if you don't have my same opinion, I'll be ok with that. As long as when I ask you "WHY?" you have an educated, informed answer. We, as a generation of unfound access to information, have NO EXCUSE not to be informed. Here's hoping that those citizens of "Perfect" can learn the simple truth. We are only ever as strong as our weakest link. Please remember that on election day.

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