Like you I suppose, we have been inundated with election ads. I often ask myself, "Is that true? Did they really do that? What a horrible person they must be!"
After I've done my due diligence and a bit of research, I typically find that the information in the ad is mostly false; sometimes there is a thread of truth loosely running through it, but certainly nothing like the ad proposes.
It proposes that the candidate being highlighted can change everything for the better, immediately, if elected, giving us a utopian society.
Uh, that's not going to happen.
Or, in the negative ads, they propose that the opposition candidate does not have one morsel of decency and holds only evil intentions and is personally responsible for all of the problems in our state or country.
Come on.
Other than the President, who can, indeed, dangerously wield a lot of power on day one if allowed, most of the lower race candidates simply do not have that kind of immediate power.
It's a wonder our state government can even function, if you believe every ad.
Before I vote, I go over candidates on my ballot. I look them up online. I want to know their background, position and philosophy. After all, these are often the people that will rise in position and power down the road.
Our system of checks and balances should keep us safe. I know we are on shaky ground, having just witnessed what a party movement, empowered and unchecked can do.
I had a "moment" while waiting in the car for my husband, after I turned in my ballot. The familiar "God Bless the USA" song came on and really moved me, having just voted and all. (I've posted the video below.)
Indeed, I am "proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free."
I just hope we can keep it that way.
Janet Cassidy
Email me at: jmctm2@gmail.com
janetcassidy.com
https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith/
https://www.youtube.com/@janetcassidy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrMftm6Km3g
No comments:
Post a Comment