Tomorrow is Election Day (in case you haven't been counting down the days you would have to hear all the annoying ads, like I have). It's a big day and only the second Presidential election I have ever voted in. I've thought long and hard about my decision and I have decided that I will be casting my vote for...
I'm only halfway kidding.
I'm NOT voting for or against a political party, a healthcare plan, the coolest or most down-to-earth candidate, the unemployment rate, gay marriage, the national debt, inequality, abortion, the environment, Middle East peace, nuclear arms, education, a do-nothing Congress, war, the death penalty, taxes, military, or our international reputation.
Let's face it, the job of President is probably the absolute worst job in America and I'm actually surprised that they can even find two people who actually want the title. Maybe there was a time when a lot of honor and glory went to the President, but those times are gone. Now, whoever gets the job (or who has ever HAD the job) gets the blame for everything that's wrong with America and has to fear for their lives on a daily basis. Not a job I would apply for and spend a year or more trying to get (especially as a parent of young children, which is a whole other blog post).
But regardless of what I think about the job of President, the fact is, we need one. A good one. One that will be the Commander in Chief make it a priority to STOP trying to divide the American people on issues that don't even affect the majority of us. And preferably one that will admit a fault when it occurs (wouldn't that be a first???).
So, tomorrow, I'll be up early, in the cold, possibly with three small children (hopefully not), but confident that the candidates I select will be the best investment in America's future. And while I won't be literally voting for one of my children, I'll definitely have their best interests at heart.
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| Packard Kids for President...REAL change for America! |
I'm NOT voting for or against a political party, a healthcare plan, the coolest or most down-to-earth candidate, the unemployment rate, gay marriage, the national debt, inequality, abortion, the environment, Middle East peace, nuclear arms, education, a do-nothing Congress, war, the death penalty, taxes, military, or our international reputation.
I'm voting for the future of those three sweet faces in the photo above.
Let's face it, the job of President is probably the absolute worst job in America and I'm actually surprised that they can even find two people who actually want the title. Maybe there was a time when a lot of honor and glory went to the President, but those times are gone. Now, whoever gets the job (or who has ever HAD the job) gets the blame for everything that's wrong with America and has to fear for their lives on a daily basis. Not a job I would apply for and spend a year or more trying to get (especially as a parent of young children, which is a whole other blog post).
But regardless of what I think about the job of President, the fact is, we need one. A good one. One that will be the Commander in Chief make it a priority to STOP trying to divide the American people on issues that don't even affect the majority of us. And preferably one that will admit a fault when it occurs (wouldn't that be a first???).
So, tomorrow, I'll be up early, in the cold, possibly with three small children (hopefully not), but confident that the candidates I select will be the best investment in America's future. And while I won't be literally voting for one of my children, I'll definitely have their best interests at heart.
"Vote for the people who will require something OF you rather than promising something TO you."
-Andy Stanley
You could not have written a better post with such a wonderful perspective!
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