Political ruminations

Until now, this present moment in which we are experiencing our separate realities, I have not been aware of how personal politics can be.

I have a friend whose daughter's life was changed the moment a drunk driver, heading the wrong way on a freeway, hit Sarah head-on. Because of her injuries, Sarah requires full time care. The implementation of the first phase of Obamacare last year guarantees quality health care for Sarah for the duration of her life. I know which presidential candidate this family will be voting for.

Another acquaintance of mine is gay who hopes to see equality for all regardless of sexual orientation. Concerned about the conservative mindset of a Republican presidential candidate, I know which presidential candidate this friend will not be voting for.

A tenant of mine who has been out of work for three years, losing her home in the process, is disheartened by the lack of 'change' that our current president promised in 2008. She has told me who she will vote for.

My concern centers around a stalled economy that is directly affecting my own business. 
 

Is is possible to ignore our own nearsightedness, a myopic view that blurs any issue other than the one affecting me? Is it possible to focus instead on the greater picture- that of equally important issues which need to be considered while casting a vote in the upcoming election?

I like to think so.

Shifting gears..... politics tie my stomach in knots.  Humor helps......

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