VOTE FOR AMERICA, NOT A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL

This message was sent to me by my good friend and loyal reader, CS. I think it is a brilliant piece that encapsulates the significance of the 2024 election. Not to be hyperbolic, but I think it is the most critical election in my lifetime. The country is at a crossroads. We must focus on choosing the right direction.

The policy choices are very clear. On one hand, we have socialism/communism and government control. On the other hand, we have the traditional American values of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, free enterprise, and equal opportunity. More on this below.

In my opinion, most people, in deciding for whom to vote, are making this about the individual candidates. They are planning to vote for against Trump or Harris rather than their policies. I think that is wrong. I think that is misguided. It does both the individual voter and the country a huge disservice. I think what is more important is what each candidate will do or not do for America and Americans. I think each voter should analyze each respective candidate’s policies, decide which one’s policies are in accord with his or her own beliefs, and then vote for that candidate regardless of personal feelings.

I have discussed the below topic in previous blogs, but it bears repeating. And now, please read and enjoy, “WHO[M] AM I VOTING FOR – AND WHY”

“I AM NOT VOTING FOR ONE PERSON. I AM VOTING FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY AND MY CHILDREN: That moment when someone says, “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump.” I simply reply, “I’m not voting for Trump.” I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family. I’m voting for the next Supreme Court Justice(s) to protect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I’m voting for the continued growth of my retirement and reducing inflation. I’m voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts. I’m voting for the Electoral College and for the Republic in which we live. I’m voting for the Police to be respected once again and to ensure Law & Order. I am tired of all the criminals having a revolving door and being put back in the street. I’m voting for the continued appointment of Federal Judges who respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I’m voting for keeping our jobs to remain in America and not be outsourced all over the world – to China, Mexico and other foreign countries. I want USA made. I’m voting for secure borders and legal immigration. I am voting for doing away with all of the freebies given to all the illegals and not looking after the needs of the American citizens. I’m voting for the Military & the Veterans who fought for this Country to give the American people their freedoms. I’m voting for the unborn babies that have a right to live. I’m voting for peace progress in the Middle East. I’m voting to fight against human/child trafficking. I’m voting for Freedom of Religion. I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion and not be censored. I am voting for the return of teaching math, history, and science instead of indoctrination of our children and pronouns. I’m not just voting for one person. I’m voting for the future of my Country. I’m voting for my children and my grandchildren to ensure their freedoms and their future. WHO[M] are you voting for? [I’m voting for Trump/Vance!]”

Well said, and from the heart.

CONCLUSION

As the foregoing piece articulates so passionately, don’t focus on the individual candidates. Look past your personal feelings for them. After all, individual persons come and go. They are transitory (if you will excuse the term). Vote for America. America will remain, hopefully for a long, long time after we are all gone. We all have a responsibility to preserve the legacy that our forefathers have created, fought for, died for and entrusted to us and to pass it on to future generations. VOTE FOR THE POLICIES, NOT THE PERSON.