To Trump, Vance, & Musk …
America is not a rich, white, boys fraternity, but your campaign mindset seems to be thinking it is. At some point in our lives, we must grow beyond our childish ways and become adults. All three of you seem to think “boys will be boys” is an attitude that excuses your words and actions for a lifetime. With leadership and power comes great responsibility. Becoming an adult takes courage and integrity. Perhaps it is lost to some when an abundance of money takes its place.
The root cause
Your wounds have caused you to live in your ego. It directs your path with a bit in your mouth and a saddle on your back. It would take incredible courage for you to stop, reflect, and look into your own soul. To do that you need to face the wounds you’ve hidden so deep inside. You built that wall around it to stay comfortable – but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s still there. You are hurting inside, and the anguish presents itself in your words and your hatred for others.
Who taught you it was okay to “grab them by the …” or that immigrants (except the white ones) or those of color will always hurt you? Who taught you that women mean nothing? Was your relationship with your mother growing up not proof of the opposite? Even a negative one creates an impact, whether you are aware of it or not.
Party of family values
For the party pushing family – what does your own family mean to you? Do they know they mean something to you? What does your wife really mean to you? What does she mean to your child? What do you mean to your child? How much do they really mean to you? Are they sure of your love for them?
The reaction of Waltz’s son was an example of raw, emotional love and pride. It’s offensive that anyone made it about special needs. Capturing that moment on camera was an opportunity to inspire a sharing of love’s expression for your own. He was the lucky one that day – he experienced the tears of pure joy. He Blessed us with the ability to witness it. Can’t we desire to instill that joy in our own family and others? How far away from it have you gotten?
The damages
Two of the damages you’re causing … More babies are now dying because you’ve given doctors reason to fear treating pregnant patients. These babies and those women matter too. It’s causing deaths of infants and mothers that were never part of the abortion issue.
And trying to put women in their place does damage to the pride stay-at-home mothers feel. It is a role chosen – not forced. Being able to be home with your children is a Blessing not a curse. Many that are out in the workforce are not afforded the option. There are those who long for the chance to spend quality time with their kids, but you’ve made the workforce about who’s the toughest and working the most hours. Servitude to the corporation that the economy requires them to do. The economy is not owned by the government – it is owned by the corporations and their control of the workforce and the properties. A truly caring work environment doesn’t need unions to do what’s right. Needing a union is a symptom of issues that need addressing.
Working together
Perhaps calling on men to step up to the plate – as Former President Obama did in his inauguration speech. Too many women are towing the line where men have chosen to walk away from their responsibilities, and that gives the next generation the belief that it is indeed an option when things take effort. Reliable and realistic child support is too lacking in our society. You cannot tout your masculinity if you’re not willing to put in the efforts to do what needs to be done. It leaves her to do your part as well.
You see value in women being able to stay home and care for the children, then use your voice to enable that option for more women. We have incredible women, both in the workplaces and in the homes – so give more of them the ability to make that choice based on their talents and desires, not financial necessity. You have influence – so influence others to do what’s right. As Former First Lady Michelle Obama said, “Do Something”.
I have been a Democrat and voted for Republicans. I am a Republican who will vote for Democrats and Independents. Our country is about uniting, not for far right or far left. It’s about meeting in the middle and doing what’s right for everyone – and you can’t do that while hating half the country.
Come and meet in the center …
The heart center …
For the love of our country and what we aspire to be ….
The United States
Written by Melody Belliveau
The Social-Commentary.Com 