It's tough to say that, I know.
I've been devastated by last week's election, as many of you probably know. I do not normally speak of politics and such and welcome everyone with open arms. This time, I am utterly appalled to see the hatred everywhere, online and out in public.
I could not watch the news after the win...I still cannot sometimes...and plunged myself into work, despite being sick. Of course, my husband is on my side. He and I have been researching the bits and pieces we hear and gasping at the audacity of some people. It's no longer funny.
"Your body, my choice"?
That one pissed me off, more than anything else. Having it repeated across the country, especially in schools, does not surprise me, but it is disappointing that kids still have not changed. I went to Catholic school, remember. Those kids are nastier than any prep school or public school student.
I kept returning to this one quote. Oddly enough, it is from a Nazi German General, Henning von Tresckow. My introduction to him was through a movie called Valkyrie. Yes, the same one with Tom Cruise (who actually did great for once, in my opinion). It wasn't just that these people (historically speaking) tried to save Germany. They fought against the evil in which they fought under in the first place.
It is the same here.
We have a voice. It's time to use it in any way possible. The time is now.
Your feelings are valid. Do not give up, though. This is only the beginning. Brush off that dirt and walk with us when you are ready.
The whole world will vilify us now, but I am still totally convinced that we did the right thing. Hitler is the archenemy not only of Germany but of the world. When, in few hours' time, I go before God to account for what I have done and left undone, I know I will be able to justify what I did in the struggle against Hitler. God promised Abraham that He would not destroy Sodom if just ten righteous men could be found in the city, and so I hope that for our sake God will not destroy Germany. No one among us can complain about his death, for whoever joined our ranks put on the shirt of Nessus. A man's moral worth is established only at the point where he is ready to give up his life in defense of his convictions.
If you have seen Valkyrie, rewatch the ending here. Remind yourself that we need to put our principles above everything else. We must consider our country over any party. We are Americans. It's time to take the ideas of our Founding Fathers and put them into action...for everyone, however they need it.
Namaste, everyone! Have a wonderful day!
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