Don't Take It Personal!

I am baffled as I watch the daily news, read social network post, or simply eavesdrop around the water cooler. The passions continue to soar when it comes to health care reform and other political dilemmas. The Obama Administration is one of the most intriguing Administrations in quite some time. There are those who normally would not care about the political debates, State of the Union addresses, and House and Senate votes, who actually follow every move now. There is a heightened sense of responsibility to the nation that never before existed. Some may argue that this inflation is more so in the African-American community, but I have noticed this trend in all genders, creeds, and colors. However, I happen to believe that this Administration represents so much for so many people that people begin to take anything done or said personally. Whether it is some conservative screaming our Nation’s leader is a liar, or someone in Smalltown, USA willing to physically come to blows if there is one contrary utterance against Obama’s leadership and decisions. People have taken a stand. I believe that people have found what democracy was intended to do. It has given a voice. They have identified themselves and raised their voices in a unanimous cry…WE THE PEOPLE of the United States…! People are raised differently and in different eras. Cultures dictate our views and acceptance of what is right and what is wrong. When things are said or done that are against their belief system and upbringing, it is viewed as an attack on their person. Therefore, the defenses are raised and people go into a mode of protection. I believe that people view this Administration as an attack on everything they are founded on. Change in the eyes of some means that their parents and others in preceding generations were wrong. Change simply denotes evolution. It is OK to disagree, but when "politics goes postal" there is a line that must be drawn. Death threats to lawmakers and politicians for favorable votes is a bit much. The Word of God says in Matthew 12:25 and Mark 3:25 a house that is divided against itself will not stand. I personally believe that this applies to our Nation as well. Many moons past it was established that we are of course, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All! scheduled 11:40:00 AM by Dinah Delete