Here’s a shocking thought and idea that may just be the solution to uniting us better than we are. Please read all the way through, even if you do it while laughing or scoffing.
The Primaries
What if you researched candidates of the opposite party you are behind and voted in the primaries for the one that you see the best Character and Integrity from? Perhaps change your party registration (for the primaries if required) and help the other side choose a candidate, and when the general election comes up, and you vote for your own, you will be okay with whatever the outcome is.
Watch and really see them
Get interested in what they have to say and watch the debates (the first Republican one is tomorrow) from the opposite party you support – watching for cues of the integrity in them. Look for the positive rather than the negative. Vote in the primary for the one you see the best character in. Maybe you could even learn something others have been trying to get you to understand.
Where we are
The political climate presently is more focused on hate than Integrity. In the past two elections, votes were chosen based on who they hated less. “The lesser of the two evils” does not give a desired result for anyone. Some are even simply chosen based on whether they can beat the opponent. So, the problem may very well be, how are we choosing who leads. So let’s choose based on what Character we truly want to lead our country – together. One cannot lead effectively if they are disregarding the values of half the country. We cannot be Patriots of a United country that way.
Working together
All have valid perspectives – so perhaps we can work together to find the best of them for us all; because the thing is, whoever wins will be representing you, whether you voted for them or not. Let’s make sure they have the Integrity to work with everyone. No one, whether your chosen party or not, will have all the same views on policies as you. Doesn’t that mean there is something more important?
If we adopt this perspective, our actions can help bridge the divide, and maybe, just maybe, healing can begin.
Written by Melody Belliveau
The Social-Commentary.Com 