Our two-party political system in the United States has led to the death of integrity and character. When you only have two choices in a presidential candidate, people get so caught up in ideology that they’d vote for a fascist. Many do not fit into a neat little political box.
Political Viewpoints
I believe in being fiscally conservative, but that’s just a talking point because neither party has lived up to it. Social responsibility is also very important but we should empower not enable. When it comes to taxes, I don’t mind paying my fair share and believe that if you are healthy and able, you should be working to put food on the table. I believe in a woman’s right to choose and yet can’t stomach abortion. The second amendment is our right to bear arms but not a right to have semi-automatic weapons. Universal healthcare is needed but we need to make it accessible. There should continue to be a separation between church and state. End of story.
Stop Trying to Put Us All in a Box
You can’t fit me into a box of political making and I firmly believe if you agree to put yourself into one of those boxes you are selling yourself short. Policy is important and so is integrity, character, leadership, and honesty. For this reason I am struggling to support many of our politicians on both sides of the aisle.
A Nation Divided
Torn between policy and political lobbying, many of us have strayed from core values. I see so much hypocrisy, especially on Facebook. I see church-going people post pictures of their kid in church and then use the word libtard and snowflakes in their next status update. I see celebrities take pictures of a headless Trump and people defending it because “they did it to Obama too.” NO. Right is right and wrong is wrong. More people need to stand up for what is right, especially when it comes to politics.
INTEGRITY: firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values.
CHARACTER: the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation. moral excellence and firmness. (Merriam-Webster)
The Death of Integrity
The death of integrity and character is upon us, especially when it comes to politics. We expect Congress to work together on healthcare but can’t stop ourselves from spewing hatred on social media and at each other. Change needs to happen. We need to hold our politicians accountable and we need to hold ourselves accountable. Be the change you want to see in the world and all that. It starts with us.
Courage, Politics and Integrity
Be brave. If someone victimizes another because of their race or religion then speak up regardless of your affiliation or political party. If you don’t support the President but someone disrespects him to such a disgusting length, then please speak up! Don’t spread the toxic nature that is growing like a weed between the citizens of this great country.
Stop making excuses and don’t justify horrible behavior. Don’t use someone’s past transgressions as a justification for present transgressions because quite frankly, it doesn’t make it right, it only makes it petty.
Be brave. Be human. Be true.
And for goodness sake….vote more and hold all candidates to a higher standard. Our values as Americans are on the line and it’s not pretty.
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