(November 9, 2016 at 1:55 am)Emzap Wrote:(November 9, 2016 at 1:20 am)Aroura Wrote: (Sorry CL, not aimed at you, I'm just....cut deeper than I can say at how greed, hatred and fear will hurt so many people, now)
This election is important, but its not an end all. greed, hatred, and fear are personal choices. everyone is not subjected to acting out of hate just because the president or even the entire government is identified with these characteristics. It was up to all of us to vote for a person to be the face of our nation, but thats not the end of our civic duty. Now, our duty continues as we choose to love each other, support each other, and make society as great as we can. Because society is the people, and we as the people can do big things. We are free moral agents. We are free to be kind, generous, and supportive. Lets not let this election define us as American citizens. Lets define America by who we are.
I know things are going to be really hard for some people under this presidency. There are a lot of implications that come with the influence of the government. I know that some people will definitely feel hatred and fear. People will be hurt. Be there for those people. No matter which way this election went, there would be greed, hatred, and fear. I think we are shaped by our experiences, and pain makes us stronger. Lets use these next four years as a chance to grow, and overcome the challenges thrown at us.
Well said
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
