I'm a Democrat. I'm a Independent Liberal Democrat. I voted for Clinton (twice) and I voted for President Obama. I am proud to be a Democrat. I don't dislike Republicans. I don't think they're stupid. I think we are all entitled to our own opinion.I received an email today from someone I adore. The email was written by a professor at some college. In it, he explains reasons that Obama will win 2012. By reading this email it is very clear that he is a staunch conservative pompous Republican. His main point was pretty much Obama will win because Americans are stupid.
Americans, he claims, don't care or understand the economy.
Americans, he claims, are suffering from apathy. Really? He thinks that Americans just don't care anymore so we'll vote for whoever? Really?
He also claims that educated women will vote for Obama because we like the way Obama speaks. WOW! Maybe we need to stop women from getting educated.
He claims that, of course, Homosexuals will vote for Obama. Okay. I mean, why wouldn't they? The Republicans have all but declared that gay marriage is wrong and they will not support it. Hmm...well...that doesn't take a college education to figure out.
The letter went on, and each point kind of ticked me off.
I am a smart open minded woman. I pay attention to the economy and I guarantee that even if, heaven help us, a Republican is voted in to office, he will NOT be able to fix this economy. It's going to take so much more than any of us can do. Companies are going to have to pay taxes. The wealthy will have to pay taxes, along with the middle class and the poor. Companies are going to have to stop outsourcing work to foreign countries. (But, then again, I don't really care about the economy..remember?)
Yes, Gay people should be able to get married. It's simple. It's equal rights. Don't give me scripture..unless you're ready to stand by EVERY scripture as a way of life..Bring it on! Gay People don't always vote Democrat..believe it or not, some vote Republican..scary huh???
Do I think that apathy exists in America? Sure. It's a sickness that can take over if we don't watch it. However, I believe that apathy isn't as big as this professor thinks. I meet people every day who work hard to make the world a better place. They open their homes, their lives, they wallets. They help with the homeless, with the suicidal, with the environment, with the poor, the abused. I meet people who have given their lives in service of this country. We are not guilty of everyday apathy. I know there are times when I throw my hands up and say, "I don't care." and then I get right back to caring. It's human nature. Do not believe for a second that if President Obama wins a second term it is because of Apathy. It is because those of us who support him believe that he cares more about people, not business. I will vote for him so that I am assured that women will ALWAYS have control over their reproductive options. I will vote for Obama because I believe that every American adult has the right to marry who they love. I support the President because I believe in his view of the American dream. I have faith in this Country. I have faith that I voted for the right person. I am a proud Democrat. Don't hate me because I'm liberal. Don't hate anyone because of what they believe. We're all in this together......
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