I am appalled at the manner in which most campaigns are run. If a political candidate cannot run down their opponent with mistruths or downright lies, they turn to other types of dirty politics. Let's pretend we are them and treat others rudely. Let's insult another's lifestyle. On and on we go. How low can we go? It would seem pretty low.
There are very few class acts in town. At least, so it seems. Maybe the class acts want to remain class acts and feel they just don't want to get drawn into the world of "dirty politics."
Where has working together gone? We do not have to agree on everything but we can work together in a decent manner. This country claims to be one based on Christianity. If this type of politics is the Christian way, I want no part of Christianity. I have a feeling Jesus would feel the same way.
I think about Robert Fulghum's book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kndergarten."
"Think what a better world it would be if we all-the whole world-had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap. Or if all governments had as a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess. And it is still true, no matter how old you are-when you go out into the world it is best to hold hands and stick together."
There are politicians who are class acts, who want to do good, and who run their campaigns based on truth and ethics. I hope that when you vote (and I hope you do get out and vote) you consider this when you choose your candidate.
Many have fought long and hard for the right to vote. I will be voting as will my daughter on Tuesday. Will you be voting?
Namaste,
Mareda
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