1/28/2017 1 Comment Ignorance is not an excuse.I’ve been in what some might call a “funk” these past couple of days. I’ve been cranky, exhausted, and down.
No, it’s not my period. I have come to realize it’s because I’m disappointed. I am disappointed in this nation. My heart is broken. My heart is broken for the millions of people who have had their lives altered since this year’s election. It is broken for the families who are no longer going to be able to provide healthcare for their loved ones, for the men and women being banned from our country because of who they pray to, for my LBGT friends and family, for the Native Americans who have already sacrificed too much, for the women who fear that the rights to their body will be taken away… And so much more. I scroll through my social media feed and see post after post regarding the Trump Administration’s actions. It is shocking to see the reactions of those who I follow. It is shocking to see that so many are willing to place their opinions before the needs of others. My mom has always told me to be kind. She raised me to put others before myself. Just because Trump’s action do not directly affect you, does not mean that they don’t matter. Look around. People are marching for a reason. Our nation is being ran by fear. It’s not the protesters who are afraid. It is those who are not willing to accept the traits that set us apart. Rights should not be questioned due to another’s fear of diversity. Individuals are asking for equality, nothing more. Why is that so scary? Why are people so afraid of allowing others the same rights? We are living in a nation where instead of asking questions and opening our hearts to diversity, we shut it out. We, as a nation, need to stop making excuses for ignorance. So, if you're finding yourself in a little bit of a political "funk;" you're not alone. You're not the only one who is confused and heartbroken, and never will be. We need to stand together, now more than ever, to prove that we are better than this. Together we are stronger. Together we will strive.
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Barbara Robison
1/29/2017 03:56:45 pm
Really enjoyed reading your blog. We all need to stick together to treat people the way we would want to be treated.
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