Politics is a very murky pond to swim in and an even tougher pond to walk around. Monitoring the debates and trying to make sense of it all is not only causing confusion, but is giving me a large sense of panic in regards to what will happen in November.
Those that know me, know that I am a conservative Republican, but also know that I generally have a good sense of right and wrong. I realize that this is confusing to some liberals but hear me out. I'll give an example; I believe in my absolute right to defend my life, family and property, but not to the extent that I should take someone else's life just because I can. If that is what is required then so be it, but only as a last option. I take my responsibility as a father and a husband very seriously, furthermore I take my responsibility as an American just as seriously. In this capacity I feel outrage when I see an advertisement by the President, reaching out to all "African Americans". This is racist and the President should be ashamed of himself. How fast would my political career be over if I place an ad on Youtube pleading with all "Caucasian Americans" to help reelect me? That short career couldn't be clocked with radar gun.
I have absolutely had my fill of Americans that still think that race has a roll in any public forum. So much attention is placed on the betterment of society but we have forgotten that racism is favoring one race over another. If I'm not able to start a club meant only for Caucasians (just an example), then why can other ethnic groups do so without social upheaval? Please don't misunderstand I'm not saying we should ignore atrocities that have occurred, quite the contrary, we should talk about them and teach future generations that these acts only weaken the fabric of our Nation. We should also teach them that any preference of ethnic background over another is reprehensible. Personally, I don't understand why I should be penalized for indiscretions of my ancestors. I have never in my life performed a malicious act against another person based on skin color, so why must I be treated as though I have?
The words "at risk" are extremely over used. What makes a child so much more "at risk" than another? What would make a child "at risk"? Lower income? I grew up in a working class family in generally lower income areas. I had no hopes for a college fund, dreams of an inheritance, other than maybe tools. I was raised by a very hard working, tough father and an even tougher just as hard working mother. I was pushed to experiment with various controlled and dangerous substances, by school mates and acquaintances but I knew what the consequences were, and I respected my parents enough that I didn't want to disappoint them. Single parent homes? I have a cousin that raised five sons almost completely by herself and though things were never easy and she had problems along the way, all of her sons are now respectable hard working men. I believe "at risk" means just what it sounds like, a label placed on children whose families are facing troubles and extreme shortage. So instead of helping the parents learn how to better they'r situation, we throw money at the kid's problems. This is how you get a socialist nation, teach the children that the government will send the checks every month if they stay screwed up for their entire lives. Tell them that their plight in life is because the color of their skin, and tell them that if they vote for the candidate that matches their skin color, he will provide.
A man with his fist in the air yelling a color and proclaiming it's dominance is racist unless he's declaring a preference of cake flavors enthusiastically.
