Okay, so usually I post about my family and use lots of pictures but this post will be a little different. Lately, I have been involved in a lot of political discussions/debates and people have been making crazy accusations and been disrepectful towards those who have other political views. I just want to clear some things up. Please be my friend after this post! I am in no way trying to be disrespectful or argumentative. I just want people to see my side, and trust me, it is most likely different than my 2 readers.
I am a Democratic and a Mormon. There I said it and I am proud of it. Does that mean I am a total left winger? NO! Does that mean I won't like you because you aren't Democrat? NO! But people who find out I am both give me this look like, "How can you be both?" I just am! I would consider myself more moderate, with a more liberal view of life.
I just don't get people who dis our president when he has only been in office for 12 seconds (okay almost 9 months). Seriously, give the guy a break. I actually liked Bush for the first 1 1/2 of his presidency (I hope my dad doesn't disown me). It takes people a while to get used to a job, cut the guy some slack. Let's see if he can turn this country around.
I don't mind debating, not arguing, with people from political parties. It makes me think and research their findings. BUT don't come at me with lies and lame accusations if you don't know what you are talking about. I want to learn why you think that way. Maybe I will learn something. I had a conversation with a Republican about the healthcare system and actually learned a little something. Did I agree with him? No, but I then did my own research and thanks to him, made myself a little smarter.
So what brings this on? A lot of things but the icing on the cake was tonight when people were saying how Obama is like Hitler because he wants to address students about education. REALLY? That is what I am talking about. Lame and stupid name calling. The man wants to wish our kids luck this year in school, stress the importance of furthering their education and maybe even give some advice. What is wrong with that? Because he didn't get parental consent? Please, do you really think teachers get parental consent for everything they teach? NOPE. What is it going to hurt to see a man giving advice to young students about the importance of education. The man graduated from Columbia and Harvard. I would say he knows a little something about education. What better man to encourage our young kids to go to college?
President Hinckley encouraged and spoke out about the importance of furthering education. He even started the perpetual education fund. Could someone please explain why they are against this speech Obama is going to give? I just don't understand and I really would like to understand.
I have always been interested in politics, thanks to my dad. I will admit that when I first started voting, I did what my dad said. But as I got older, I did my own research and really wanted to find things out for myself. All I ask people to do is don't be a follower. Don't just join a party because of your friends, husband, parents, whoever. I married a Republican (although he is more independent and moderate as well) and it works. I learn from him. Before we all jump to conclusions, let's try to understand other's points of view. You never know, you might learn something.
4 comments:
Thanks, Vicki! Stuff like this is making me crazy! I was called ignorant today because I said I don't think our current health care system works. I'm not democrat, nor republican, but I lean more to the left than the right. I don't understand what all the fuss is about Obama's education speech either. I actually like that he cares about our kids. If parents don't agree with his politics, the best way to teach their children would be to watch with them and talk to them about what they disagree with. As citizens of this country, we should all be paying attention whenever our president feels the need to address us, whether we like him or not.
Ooh good idea! I like the watch with them idea!
Amen Sista! The President of the United States of America deserves respect regardless of what party we belong to. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law."
In reference to Obama's education broadcast I believe that children, regardless of age (they are a lot smarter than adults think), should be given all the facts and granted the opportunity to form their own opinions. That is the policy in my classroom and that is a necessary quality of an effective educator.
I do not agree with every single decision that has been made by the Obama Administration. However, I believe that our president makes his decisions based on what he feels is best for this country and the American people. America is an amazing country and quite frankly, if people think America is so bad - leave!
Hi Vicki! I completely agree with you. My husband is a principal at a local elementary school. There are parents FREAKING out about this. I think it would be a great thing for Pres Obama to talk to the kids about the importance of education.
AND, you are definitely not the only Democratic Mormon out there. Our family is full of them!
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