I’ve been losing sleep, and my heart aches for our country. Never in my
lifetime, nor in Grandma Thelma's, have we seen such division and
hatred—especially among family, friends, and neighbors—simply for holding
differing opinions. She longs for a time when respect was the norm, even when
we disagreed. People helped one another in times of need, not just stood by,
recording and sharing the worst moments on social media. Communities, churches,
and neighbors looked after the homeless and those in need.
I believe we are witnessing a decay of conscience, integrity, and morality.
What troubles me most is hearing people referred to as "Hitler" or
"Nazi." This is horrific beyond words. Hitler and the Nazi party
committed mass murder on an unimaginable scale, over 6 million Jewish people
were killed.
To label anyone in this way is vile and hurtful, yet these insults are
casually used under the guise of free speech. The media and political
candidates use this language, and it's unconscionable to me. Bullying and
name-calling have no place in our society or politics, but it’s becoming the
norm and seeping into our personal lives and local government.
We seem to have lost the ability to think for ourselves. We’re told who to
hate, and we follow like sheep, attacking anyone with a different opinion. This
nastiness has even infiltrated our local elections—people resort to lies and
personal attacks just to silence those they disagree with. I don’t have all the
answers, but I fear for our country. Our freedoms and way of life are at stake.
We’re a nation built on immigration, but the current situation is
unsustainable, both morally and financially. This isn’t about party
affiliation; it’s about the survival of our nation.
I’m disillusioned with both parties. My grandson has an interesting take on
our two-party system, and he’s not wrong—it seems doomed to fail. The
corruption we see today is a result of power-hungry politicians who no longer
care about serving the people; they’re only interested in re-election.
What keeps me awake at night is the fear that our elections are no longer
fair. The drive to win has led to cheating, and the idea that someone who
thinks they're a citizen can vote legally is absurd. America was blessed
because we were founded on religious freedom, but now that is under attack too.
People chant anti-Israel sentiments and spew hatred, all while claiming it’s
their right under free speech.
But my faith is stronger than ever, and I pray that God is watching over us.
I pray that people will think for themselves and not just follow the one-sided
narratives pushed by the media. In 2025, for better or worse we’ll find out where
this country is headed.
A country divided cannot stand, but I believe in the goodness that still
exists in the hearts of many. We must find a way to come together, to respect
each other once more, and to rebuild the moral foundation that made America
great. My hope and prayer are that we can rediscover our shared humanity before
it’s too late.
