If Only My Morals Were Where They Should Be

To the American people-

 I am so, so sorry that I am one of those deadweight, lazy Democratic leeches that has used your hard-earned tax dollars. I know that money could have been better spent on perhaps another TV for your home, the newest iPod for little Johnny, or to go towards your monthly payment on your Lexus. But no. Instead it went to me- a young, divorced mother who used the Medicaid program so that my kids could go for their check-ups and so that my youngest son, who had syncope/seizure spells could get an EEG to make sure he didn't have any serious neurological disorders. It also went towards college grants that helped pay my tuition while I was going to school to become.... another worthless nurse. 

I know! I know. It was a complete waste, right? It was a waste, seeing as how I am now a hard-working educated person paying for my own insurance, enjoying two healthy children, and paying my own taxes.

Oh....wait! 

 I am a hard-working educated person who pays taxes.  I pay for my own insurance and believe that everyone deserves the right to receive medical care if they need it. I enjoy two healthy children with whom I spend time teaching how to do for others, to think for themselves, and to work for what they want.  I am more than willing to pay a little extra if it means that I can give others the opportunities I had when I was down on my luck and I got assistance. And you know what? I know that there are people out there who abuse the system. But I also KNOW that there are more people out there who just need help back onto their feet. I know that there are babies out there who can't help that their daddy has left them or their mommy can't hold a job. So, if the system-abusers end up getting assistance in the process of me helping the people who truly need it….so be it.  

I believe this election has brought out the ugly side in a lot of people. I know that neither party is completely innocent. But, I can also tell you that as a person who leans more towards the Liberal side in my views, I have had my integrity and spirituality questioned by the Conservative people who surround me in this great state of Texas. You know what? I think saying that they have been questioned is an understatement. I have been verbally assaulted. I have had people from my church call me a murderer because I vote for Democratic candidates. I have had a coworker come into my office for nothing else but to point her finger in my face and tell me, "If your morals were in the right place, you would have voted differently," followed by her stomping out of my office while stating, "You call yourself a Christian." I have been bombarded with claims that people who vote for Obama are lazy, selfish, and stupid. That is NOT okay.  

People lumping Democrats into that tiny box would be like me saying that those who vote for Romney are greedy warmongers who refuse to form their own opinions about things and instead regurgitate everything Fox News feeds to them. Now, we know that isn’t true. Right? I know I have many, many Conservative friends who don’t fit that mold but instead are very giving, smart, peaceful people.

Moral of the story:

1.     Democrats are not all welfare abusers. Things are not that black and white, so don’t assume anything.

2.     Be a little more tolerant of people who are different than you. Being accepting of other peoples’ opinions doesn’t mean you agree with them. It means you are a strong, secure enough person to love differences instead of being scared of them.

3.     Yes, there are Christians out there who believe that people in this country should have equal opportunities and rights- no matter gender, race, social class, or who they love.

4.     Be nice.

Thanks for your time. If you have something to add and you can do it in a considerate manner, feel free to chat with me. If you feel like being mean- I’ve had enough of that and I have no time for you.

Sincerely,

         Christina