It has now been more than 6 months since I have posted on this blog. However, there seemed like no better occasion to fire the old enoZ-efiL engine back up than in support of Democracy.
Look, regardless who wins, regardless what each of these four have said about each other in the last 6 months, regardless of how much SNL makes fun of Mrs. Palin, Mr. Obama, Mr. Biden, or Mr. McCain, all four of them agree on one thing: that the United States is the still the land of opportunity and a source of hope, not just for the 350MM Americans living here, but for countless others around the world.
Yes, we have made mistakes. Yes, many of us are watching our savings recede, have seen our jobs cut, our grocery bills rise, and have great fear. However, compared to many parts of the world, where starvation is routine, where 6% unemployment would be a panacea, where the price of your post-vote Sausage McMuffin meal would constitute a week’s wages, we still represent that freedom and opportunity to aspire to.
So, have an opinion. The most destructive force in this country is apathy. The worst thing that can happen (worse than, depending on your perspective, 4 more years of Republican rule, or Obama reaching the White House) is American’s to stop passionately believing in and passionately acting on behalf of their country. I just returned from voting and was delighted to wait in line for 25 minutes despite arriving 5 minutes before the polls opened at 6am. Regardless of the outcome, I believe Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama have catalyzed the country and renewed interest in our political process. Catch the fever, take some time out of your workday (I know in Illinois you employer is required to allow you time to vote!), and cast a ballot. God Bless America!
