Blog Post #20

Voting may not be as easy as it is been in the past. There are still problems with the Post Office, but it is critical that we vote , perhaps more important this year than ever before in our lives. You may have heard that before, but it is true. The choice appears pretty clear to me. I hope you will take this opportunity to take a deep breath and a hard look at yourself and the person that you plan to vote for.

Does the person that you are voting for share your beliefs? They should. Who we vote for reflects what we believe. It should. This includes such things as: do you believe that all people are created equal? Do you believe that people have a right to disagree and to express their disagreement in lawful and nonviolent ways?. Do you believe that people should be honest and not lie? Do you believe that all people, regardless of creed or color should be treated fairly and receive equal treatment under the law? Do you believe that everyone should be treated with respect? Your beliefs are important. They define much of who you are and should be reflected in the people that you vote for and support.

Next, take a hard look at yourself and your values and the values of those you will be voting for. The two should be very similar, since who you vote for should reflect your values and who you are. Do you value freedom of speech? Do they? Do you value freedom of the press? Do they? Do you value freedom of assembly and protest? Do they? Do The you value equal treatment under the law for everyone? Do they? Do you value honesty and transparency? Do they? Your values just like your beliefs are important. They define in good part who you are. Who you vote for and support this fall should reflect your values.

And last of all, before you vote this fall. Take a hard look at your behavior and the behavior of the people that you will be voting for. How does your behavior and their behavior a line. Do you behave in terms of your values and beliefs? Do they? Do you treat people fairly? Do they? Are you honest and truthful? Are they? Do you treat people with respect? Do they? Do you lie or distort the truth the truth? Do they? Do you take criticism well? Do they? Do you often act as if the ends justifies the means? Do they? Are you willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve your goal? Will they? Do you frequently behave as if everyone is basically bad or wrong? Do they?

Your behaviors and there's should be similar. I.e. behavior defines who you are more than what you say your values are and what you say you believe. Actions do speak louder than words. Look at the behavior of the person you will be voting for. How have they behaved in the past and how will they behave once elected. What they do and don't do will have a major impact on your life and the lives of those you care about.

Vote!

Ron Breazeale, PhD