Blondie Brownies
7 years ago
Friday, November 7, 2008
Post Election Feelings!
I have been thinking about this post ever since the election this past Tuesday, November 4, 2008. I have been wanting to write something, but know politics is such a sensitive subject for most people. I must say that I was very sad Tuesday night, but at that same time, I hope that Obama will prove me and 48% of the country wrong. We live in a very scary and unstable world and things need to change. With that being said...they need to change in the right way and that is what I fear will not happen. I am currently staying in California with my sister and was here during the election. I have been shocked at the things that have happened here and hope it is not an indication of where the rest of the world is headed. I know that times are going to get a lot worse before they get better, but I just am not ready for that. It isn't so much that I fear for myself, but for my innocent and wonderful children. For example, in California they voted that minors did not have to give parental notification before having an abortion!! What were the people thinking in voting this way? Why on earth are they giving MINORS the right to decide to end the life of another human being? I read Dr. Laura's blog on this same issue and thought she nailed it right on the head. One of the problems I had with Obama's politics is that he is for partial birth abortions. How can I support someone who clearly does not share the same views and morals that I hold dear to my heart? I can't and I won't! Another thing that California is pushing for and voted on this past election was same sex marriages. I believe that marriage is defined by one man and one woman entering into the marriage covenant. I was so happy that California got it right on this one and that Prop 8 passed defining marriage as one man and one women. Now there are many who are already taking action against this and are trying to get the Supreme Court to over-rule what the citizens in California have now voted on twice. It has already been over-turned once and now they are trying to do it again. Why do they have the people vote on this issue if they are just going to let a few judges over-turn it? This is mind boggling to me. I know I have been pretty up front about my feelings, but I needed to get it off my chest! This blog is also my journal and I want to remember the way I felt about this election this year. With that being said we have witnessed a historical moment in this country and I think that is pretty neat, but I don't think the best candidate for the job won the race! Once again, I am anxious for Obama to prove me wrong!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
I really couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for sharing.
Ditto on that! I don't think I could ever live in California or any other liberal state! Too scary to think of the craziness. I hope the whole nation doesn't end up that way any time soon!
Amen sister! That was perfect. I'm scared but maybe it will all be fine.
PS I'm excited for Bunkos too!
I hear ya! Especially in regards to prop 8, it makes me want to cry seeing all the footage on the news of the protests and the things that have been said. I guarantee that if prop 8 didn't pass that no opponents of the bill would have been protesting at a gay gathering place. I saw a news clip on my sister in law's blog of a protest in front of the LA temple where they were having mock marriages. It makes me so sad. Yes, Mormons DID contribute a large chunk of money to support that cause, BUT that did not constitute the entire group of people who donated on their own accord, nor was it the 52% of the population that voted yes. What about the Catholics, and other religious groups? But on a positive note, I have been beyond impressed by how members of the church have stood up for their rights, and I wholeheartedly believe testimonies have been strengthened so much by this call to action.
Post a Comment