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Personal Thoughts on Today’s Election in America
From my heart to yours
My biggest concern and heartache this election season isn’t about whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win. I realize that’s where most of you are focused, and (if anyone reads this) I’m sure that sentiment will trigger some reactions along the lines of…
- The stakes are high
- You don’t get it
- Don’t you understand Trump’s a felon!?
- How can we roll back the clock?
- We can’t give up this opportunity to have the first woman President
- She’s a communist!
Or they’ll start raising all the issues: election denialism, January 6, climate change, NATO, LGBTQIA+, abortion, free speech, etc., etc., etc.
And on and on.
Trust me. I’ve read commentary pieces — on this site and many others — from both the left and the right as well as people like me who just want the family to stop yelling and fighting!
I understand the issues. I have a pretty good idea of the stakes. And note that I didn’t say I was indifferent to the result. I didn’t say this election doesn’t matter. I said that the outcome of this election isn’t what’s causing my heartache and greatest concern.
