It's time I said it out loud: I am a Liberal.
I am a Democrat and I don't care who knows. I will be supporting President Obama and Vice President Biden in the election this November.
Sure, there is a part of me that is a reserved, modest, Christian woman, but there is also a cynical, outspoken part of me. There are times I pray for God to bring our country's leaders together and treat each other with love and equality. And there are times when I want to slap politicians upside the head and shout "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
Anyone involved in the running of our nation should educate him or herself on the historical context of the founding of the United States. Don't slap around mindless insults and accusations. Recently I had an encounter with someone on the internet whose ignorance of American history made me physically sick to my stomach. Comments like this:
"If you actually knew your history (Most liberals don't so don't worry!)
Paul Revere went to warn the British after warning the city of Boston."
And watching people who are supposed to represent me, as a young American woman, fumble over themselves by combining ethical concepts, biology, and human rights just makes me want to cry. This misogynistic and ill-educated explanation of female biology and justice is unbelievable:
“It seems to me, from what I understand from doctors, that’s really
rare. If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body
has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let’s assume that
maybe that didn’t work or something: I think there should be some
punishment, but the punishment ought to be of the rapist, and not
attacking the child.”
Honestly, I understand the need for competing political parties in America, I will not begrudge you the choice that you make to be a Democrat, a Republican, a Libertarian, or a member of the Green Party, but GET A CLUE. If you are not educated enough to understand fundamental principles of biology, history, government, economics, social protocol, and human rights, you should not be in office. Educate yourself. In today's world, it should not be difficult to listen to the radio, watch the television, read the newspaper, talk to neighbors, visit civic centers, and immerse yourself in the culture of our fast-paced country. Make it your business to be an informed American. Treat others with respect. And remember that if your so-called moral integrity holds you back from doing these things, you have the power to make a change in your own life.
Because you live in America.
