I have tried to formulate solid views in regards to our government, the way our country is ran, and a solid base of standards and values. I don’t know if the right person was chosen for President; or if either candidate would have been the right person. I have always been taught that you respect and pray for your leaders, whether you approve of them or not. Do you follow blindly? No. Do you agree with them without ever questioning? No. But you do hope for the best. You put your faith in something higher, something not of this world, something that will protect you and when everything falls apart you still stand on solid ground. Whether or not the right person takes office it’s our responsibility to make sure that we stand for who we are and what we believe. God is in control. Yes, it may be harder. Yes, you may not understand the values of the other party. Yes, abortion is a huge problem. Yes, people face adversity and frustrating battles everyday. But its up to us to change things. Its up to us to walk along side people and to love them and to care about them. Our president does not dictate our behaviors, beliefs, standards, and morals.
A really big part of me still doubts the validity of the voting system that is in place. I mean, how easy would it be for people to rig an election? We live in a world where corruption tends to be the norm. Many justify actions by ignoring the truths and facts, basing what they believe to be “truths” on pure emotions. When so much hope and faith is placed in the hands of one person, it seems inevitable that that person will fail. Eventually, when all is said and done this man, “Yes we can”, will probably no longer be looked at as the “Messiah”, but in many ways be ostracized and blamed as our country falls further. The promises made and the words that people cling to are glimmers of hope for a society that feels the only way out is through change, but not all change is good change. Many of the promises are just empty shells that will never be filled in with actual validity; the promises were made to sway voters and to secure supporters. How is it possible for a government that is lopsided to make rational decisions that are good for the whole country? I tend to be caught in the middle many times. So often both sides of the fence are appealing/appalling. Currently, out of desperation, people are failing to really think rationally. I think that a lot of power is going to be placed in the hands of a single person. That’s frightening: humans (due to human nature) cannot be trusted with immense power and control. No matter how good a person is perceived to be or even could be in reality, power is like a skin eating virus and eventually it will take over the person its infected, every ounce covered in sores and festering wounds, consumed. Eventually this overwhelming power will be everything; eating, breathing, and drinking power.
Remember that to follow blindly, without questioning and seeking truths and a solid foundation, you are asking to be manipulated and taken advantage of.
Totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!