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| Author: | Intercontinental C's [ Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:08 am ] |
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Friends, it has become apparent to me over the past 12 hours that a unique >paradigm shift has occurred in the United States away from the baseball, >white picket fences, and apple pie of the past (to me known as moderation) >to neo-conservativism. Indeed, the majority of Americans are in fact right >wing, conservatives. > > > >This election wasn't about the issues: the economy, jobs, the war, health >care, social security, taxes, the deficit, education. Shall I keep >going???... > > > >This election was about God, Guns, and Gays. Sadly, the majority of the >country thinks in terms of fundamental ideologies instead of the hard >realities. It has become apparent to me that the majority of the country >lives in fear. Fear of going to hell if one supports a pro-choice >candidate. Fear that of our soccer fields will turn into mine fields if >one supports a candidate that examines the nuanced complexities of foreign >policy. Lastly, fear and homophobia that John & Jim living happily next >door will somehow affect and turn our children into dysfunctional members >of society. > > > >Americans through political discourse can argue about taxes or education or >how to correct the economy. Friends, it is impossible to have open and >honest dialogue with people who live in constant fear. God, Guns, Gays. > > > >I will not live in fear. > > > >On a personal note, the past four years has been an incredible personal >journey for me. I find that my own travels and emotions mirror those of >the campaign. John Kerry and John Edwards made Ohio a second home during >the past year. I watched and listened to Bruce Springsteen belt out songs >about your struggles and mine. I listened to Bruce sing, "No Surrender, >Born in the USA, and The Rising..." > > > >And I think of another song title that I am sure Bruce could write, "Got my >ballot in one hand, passport in the other." Would it not be nice to think >of a place we could go with peace, equality, and hope for all? I was >robbed in 2000, but I feel beaten in 2004. > > > >Out of these depths, however, I find strength. Since 2000, we have created >an energy. While this energy did not carry us home to victory, this >energy, this hope, this passion for change remains in us all. They cannot >take that away from us. If that requires us to roll up our sleeves, then >so be it. If it requires us to take back our local communities, then so be >it. We may not be able to make a difference to everyone, but we can make >that difference in someone's life. > > > >Our challenge today is to not let our passion for a greater democracy that >represents ALL people die with yesterday's setback. We'll be beaten and >robbed during our journey, but our measurement will be our resolve to >continue. > > > >I will not live in fear. > >I plan on continuing. Will you join me? > > |
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