I can understand the hate. In a way. I really can.
The election went my way. My personal and political beliefs. My thoughts on how this country should behave. How people should behave. The election was good for me. It was.
So...you're a person who is mad. So mad that you feel hatred and rage inside you. You get angry at the Facebook posts, angry at the bumper sticker, angry at Rachel Maddow...whatever.
I'd like to know what you are so very mad about?
Really.
Here's my thing: I feel like the majority of the country decided that basic human rights were more important than money. That's it.
You're mad because you think ONE guy (Obama) is the cause of our bad economy. In four years he ALL BY HIMSELF screwed the whole country financially? Really? He may not be doing the exact right thing but do you honestly think he is the reason? Really?
You're mad because maybe you're anti-choice? You hate that women are on a continued path to control their own bodies? Okay, I don't get this but can respect the passion you have. You think abortion is murder. Got it. Sorry you feel sad. Really, I am. Keep standing out there on Lomas with your signs. That is your right. Maybe volunteer at the teen pregnacy clinic helping girls out. Keep up the good work. Do what's right for your heart. But again, if you think ONE GUY makes abortion happen all willy nilly everywhere...ummmm... I don't even know what to say here.
You're mad about welfare. This is the biggest thing I see. Okay. I kinda get it. You work hard. You've never gotten food stamps. You've struggled. Do you honestly believe that EVERY SINGLE PERSON on welfare is a lazy dick? Or do you think maybe it is that 16 year old mom who opted not to have an abortion and is struggling to take care of her kid?
You're mad about healthcare. Let me tell you about two kinds of people who often do not and will not have health care through their employers. Waitstaff and daycare workers. Yes, lazy dick may also not have it but lazy dick goes to UNMH which you pay for with your property taxes already. So the next time you drop your kid off at the daycare or have a nice meal at the diner down the street, think about how great it will be for those people to get some fucking antibiotics when they have strep throat.
I would be mad if it had gone another way. Mad watching smug FOX news relish in it. Mad that people voted based on their bible. Your bible is awesome. It is not my government. I'd be mad that the majority of America decided that basic human rights are their rights only. This seems like bullshit to me.
I am a liberal. I don't want your guns. I don't expect you to understand how an abortion might save a girl's life. I don't need you to give me or anyone else a handout. However, I refuse to look my gay friends in the face and say, "I am a more important person than you." And if you are a decent human being you should refuse this too.
I just want to be the best person I can. And I feel like maybe a bit more than half the country wants this too.
A family. Photo by the brilliant, amazing (and gay) Karen Milling
The election went my way. My personal and political beliefs. My thoughts on how this country should behave. How people should behave. The election was good for me. It was.
So...you're a person who is mad. So mad that you feel hatred and rage inside you. You get angry at the Facebook posts, angry at the bumper sticker, angry at Rachel Maddow...whatever.
I'd like to know what you are so very mad about?
Really.
Here's my thing: I feel like the majority of the country decided that basic human rights were more important than money. That's it.
You're mad because you think ONE guy (Obama) is the cause of our bad economy. In four years he ALL BY HIMSELF screwed the whole country financially? Really? He may not be doing the exact right thing but do you honestly think he is the reason? Really?
You're mad because maybe you're anti-choice? You hate that women are on a continued path to control their own bodies? Okay, I don't get this but can respect the passion you have. You think abortion is murder. Got it. Sorry you feel sad. Really, I am. Keep standing out there on Lomas with your signs. That is your right. Maybe volunteer at the teen pregnacy clinic helping girls out. Keep up the good work. Do what's right for your heart. But again, if you think ONE GUY makes abortion happen all willy nilly everywhere...ummmm... I don't even know what to say here.
You're mad about welfare. This is the biggest thing I see. Okay. I kinda get it. You work hard. You've never gotten food stamps. You've struggled. Do you honestly believe that EVERY SINGLE PERSON on welfare is a lazy dick? Or do you think maybe it is that 16 year old mom who opted not to have an abortion and is struggling to take care of her kid?
You're mad about healthcare. Let me tell you about two kinds of people who often do not and will not have health care through their employers. Waitstaff and daycare workers. Yes, lazy dick may also not have it but lazy dick goes to UNMH which you pay for with your property taxes already. So the next time you drop your kid off at the daycare or have a nice meal at the diner down the street, think about how great it will be for those people to get some fucking antibiotics when they have strep throat.
I would be mad if it had gone another way. Mad watching smug FOX news relish in it. Mad that people voted based on their bible. Your bible is awesome. It is not my government. I'd be mad that the majority of America decided that basic human rights are their rights only. This seems like bullshit to me.
I am a liberal. I don't want your guns. I don't expect you to understand how an abortion might save a girl's life. I don't need you to give me or anyone else a handout. However, I refuse to look my gay friends in the face and say, "I am a more important person than you." And if you are a decent human being you should refuse this too.
I just want to be the best person I can. And I feel like maybe a bit more than half the country wants this too.
A family. Photo by the brilliant, amazing (and gay) Karen Milling
