Politics, Religion, and Relationships------Taboo

I type 60wpm---and my mind flies along at a faster pace than this, however, I try to curb my tongue from running at the same pace...lol

Let's face it----we have a new election coming up in 2012-for the most important office in our country--however---talking about issues that face us-the politicians running-and the issues that will be left for any incumbent or incoming administration to deal with, and more importantly how they will deal with those issues-----is taboo. Why?

All  people get into heated arguments over even the most minor issues.

And.......it has been suggested that there is a liberal,moderate, and conservative point of view. And never the three shall meet on any subject......issues...or given Congress and the present Administration-----solution. Why?????

Doesn't everyone want the same thing------good things for  us all? Ya think?????? We, of course, would suppose.

And then religion, or actually, no religion......I am an avowed Christian and I do not intentionally try to convert anyone to my way of thinking. Yet, when you say this, people look at you like you have spoken a dirty language--not word-----language.

I remember when a certain comedian-shot down the elderly, white folks ( his words) Christians, fat people ( him again) and when I said, "way to go, Asshole" --I got written-up by my own Daughter----here I will say---I defer to her judgement--because she is a better person than I and I adore her...I admit it.

 I respect all religions that respect all people. I respect all people who have no religious affiliation--that respect all people. I figure---"free will" takes care of it all. Harassing people to your way of thinking is wrong---be it a Saint, Sinner, or Angel, you are trying to convince that your religion is best. Doesn't work-not suppose to.
 
As to relationships, I am in a committed relationship and consider myself very lucky to have found such an amazing man. And his Southern-isms keep me laughing all the time. I love his accent and stories of when he was young-growing up in a small Southern town. I have even tried cooking Southern dishes--experiencing some cool new foods...never had before.

And I would never-ever speak rudely or inconsiderately about other peoples relationships....the plain fact is---we all know what works for us...and are lucky to find someone in this crazy world who loves us and that we can love. Leave it at that---but people don't.

So what are the answers? Individual, as they are---we need to come together for an understanding on how to be respectful-decent-and considerate of all points of view. It is an evolutionary process that we all traverse in our lifetimes......some moving faster getting "up to speed" than others....and that is okay-if we actually get there. if we don't----there-in lies the rub.......and harms us all.

Try to keep an open mind----free advice--and listen to others point of view----you may actually learn something of value-you can use in your life. We all share the same space......would be nice to enjoy it.