Something that bothers me about vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance...
Well, what about those of us who for some reason or another never got to have that kind of lasting happiness? Do WE get afforded a say in the matter?
I've been as loyal a citizen of this country as one could probably be, without going into the military. I came up with American values of honesty, hard work, being the best you could be... values that made this country great. They're values that culminated in my earning Eagle Scout and I made a commitment long ago to live my life in accordance with those virtues.
Some might call me a conservative for that, and a very strong one. If they do, that's for them to decide. As I've tried to convey many times however I am a man of ideas, and not ideologies. But I digress...
I have as much a stake in wanting America to be secured and prosperous for future generations as anyone else has. I am invested as a citizen, as a Christian, as a historian with no small grasp of the issue. I have recently begun working with others toward putting a Trail Life troop together, mostly because I believe in transmitting American ideals to the next generation of young men so that they become the leaders God intends for them to be.
Is all of that invalidated because I have no children? Does "Make America Great Again" have any room under its tent for those of us who life was not so kind toward?
It's almost like Vance is suggesting that there are second-class citizens in America. And that is wrong.
Well said Christopher.
ReplyDeleteSaying things like this doesn't help our side. We are working to re-elect the one person who can save America. Against a candidate who will be worse than Biden has been. Think about what you are doing and delete this post.
ReplyDeleteEXCUSE ME?
ReplyDeleteWho is this "our side" of which you speak?
I am on the side of what is right. No more and no less. Whatever it is that God leads me to hold to in matters of politics or faith, or anything else.
My vote and support for any candidate has not ever been, is not now and never shall be taken for granted or for sale or demanded. By anyone.
A few days ago I said that I am supporting Donald Trump at the moment. Now, I would never cast a vote for Joe Biden or Kamala Harris: the most incompetent people to ever occupy the two highest positions in American government. But that does NOT mean that I'm going to automatically vote for Trump, either.
My vote and my support for anyone must be EARNED. It's something that I put THOUGHT into. I'm not partisan and really have never been to begin with. I'll admit to registering Republican when I lived in North Carolina (and when I was asked to consider running for Congress... long story) but I have never pledged fidelity to any party.
Trump? I like him, a lot. I believe that he has already been the most successful president since Ronald Reagan: the platinum standard against which I measure every modern president. He's not been perfect though. As I said earlier he made considerable mistakes in choosing many of the people under him. I like to believe he's learned his lessons. I believe Trump will be even better in his second term. But he's got to consistently prove that he merits my casting a ballot for him. It is possible to have a favored candidate but to also choose not to vote for him or her. My right to vote came at the highest of costs in life and liberty, and I'm not going to cheapen and demean those sacrifices.
Don't tell me that I'm on a "side". Because I'm not. That may mean I have to stand alone but if it's just me and my conscience, then so be it.