Not so proud

Well, Bush won the election, much to my disappointment. I am very surprised at his victory in the aftermath of what seemed to me at least, to be a very unpopular presidency. I guess every conservative, close-minded religious fanatic came out of the woodwork all over the south and midwest and voted. My home state of Ohio, suffering from education and employment woes surprised and disappointed me the most.

Excuse me for sounding bitter, but I just don't relate to those who preach their so-called "moral values" and condemn scientific advancement and diverse cultural differences. It seems to me that the majority of the people in this country are comfortable being buffered within our large country from realizing any sense of international identity. I can't relate to all of the poor, overly religious, self-centered, intolerant rednecks and hillbillies out there who helped a wealthy Republican attain a second term. People who are so afraid of opening their eyes to the rest of this world and get off on hearing how we stomp all over this globe at will with no regards to the wishes of the UN.

Wake up people! We are not the superheros of this planet, imposing our moral and religious beliefs on the rest of the world through intolerance and force. We have to learn that this world will never be completely at peace until everyone can accept that we are all different. No one is right or wrong here, we are no better than anyone else who values peace and goodwill towards others.

For the first time I can honestly say I am not so proud to be an American. I don't feel like my major values and beliefs are being represented properly. How about less "God Bless America" and more "God Bless Earth". This is a big planet and every country should work together to make it a better place. Our environment is quickly going downhill, and so is our international image. Get off the bandwagon, you sheep, and open your eyes. Use some critical thinking for once instead of believing all the crap you see and hear on TV. Stick your head out of your trailer and look further than the weed infested tractor tire "planter" next to the rust bucket truck on bricks in your front yard.

TECHNOLOGY, ADVANCEMENT, SCIENCE, IMPROVEMENT, TOLERANCE (besides yourself)!