"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great." D&C 64:33

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Political what?



I am embarrassed to say that I'm not really into all of the politics. I don't follow what's going on, because honestly, I feel quite helpless. I feel that the government is only there for themselves. To make themselves look good, to gain power and wealth. I think they have lost the true meaning of what it means to create laws, and make them binding. The problem seems too big, and really, what can a woman, raising 4 children, here in Utah do? I know that's really no excuse, but it's the truth.
A fire has been started within since John McCain announced that Sarah Palin would be his running mate. I have found a bit of hope for this country. She is a woman with FIVE kids...not 2.5, but FIVE kids!!! She knows what it's like to have a large family. She knows what it's like to try to clothe and feed all of her children. If she knows what it's like, why in the world would she vote to raise taxes? Whether it be business tax or income tax. I'm tired of having men with low morals, men who stand up for nothing which is right, men who only fight for that which the lobbyist tell them too, men who have no idea what it takes to raise a large family nowadays, tell ME what is best for my family and I. I want someone who knows...someone who has been there, and is still there!! Already I feel like I have someone in my corner! She is not afraid to take on tough topics. She is for the right to bear arms, and is AGAINST abortion.
Another reason I am really excited about her is the fact that she's a woman. I am one who believes that a woman can do things as well as a man, sometimes even a bit better. She doesn't come across as this career driven woman; the opportunities have come to her! Yes, she has children at home, but she also has a VERY supportive husband. They both seem committed to each other AND their children. If Sarah Palin wants to be outside of the home and work, isn't that her decision? Isn't that what America is all about? Freedom to choose? The media has taken it upon themselves to tell us that because she was not at home, taking care of her children, that she is to blame for her daughters pregnancy. This is NOT the case!!! Her daughter has just as much agency as Sarah Palin does. Let me ask a question...if it was Hilary Clinton, and her daughter Chelsea was pregnant at 17 what would the media be saying? Would they be criticizing Hilary for being a career woman? I'd bet a million dollars they wouldn't. They would probably be praising her for standing alongside her daughter and supporting her...the way a mother is suppose to.
The media needs to make up their minds. Are they for women staying at home, or for women having careers? It can't be both!! It doesn't matter if one woman is liberal, and one a conservative....they BOTH have their right to choose and they don't need to be criticized for that decision.
The media has also taken it upon themselves to keep saying that she has no experience....well I believe that experience is NOT the deciding factor. Experience means, you know how to do things...but if you've been doing something wrong for the past so and so years....what good is the experience? The government is full of "experienced men and women" yet things don't seem to be getting any better. I love the fact that she hasn't been involved in government for a long time...that means she's fresh and still excited, she hasn't become corrupt like so many of them. She has new ideas and old fashioned values.
If anything I must thank John McCain for putting a woman like Sarah Palin in the spotlight. It has made me excited for the first time in my life about politics I feel that women like her/me, have been silent far too long. It is time to find our voice!! Time to be excited, and time to start making things right!

2 comments:

Kevin said...

You go baby! Excellent!

Heather said...

I just want to know if your fingers are smoking from all of that typing!!