I've tried to keep most of my political thoughts to a minimum lately (primarily because I haven't felt like they were encouraging any beneficial communication), but on the eve of the 2012 election, I wanted to say a few things.
Regardless of who wins the election, I have no allusions that they alone will solve all our problems or drive us off the cliffs of destruction. The President does not rule the world, write all the laws, pick winners and losers, etc.
I hope and pray that whoever is elected tomorrow is inspired and committed to helping lead this nation forward and will work to heal the divide that separates much of our society. I believe our country to have significant un-tapped potential and that the contentious differences that divide us as a nation threaten that potential. Working together, we are far more capable than we are as individuals, interest groups, political parties, etc.
As human beings, we should be able to bridge differences and foster common interests. We are more alike than we are different. As Americans, we should look at our nation's history and realize the dangers of a divided society. Encouraging division distracts us from addressing the challenges that face us. We need to come together rather than continuing to drift apart.
Given the time of night... that is all.
