Thanks for writing this, Jeremy. I was thinking of a post Trey Ferguson wrote a couple of weeks ago (https://pastortrey05.substack.com/p/an-american-autopsy) in which he talks about the breakdown of democracy in America. I found it very informative. For instance, he points to the 2013 Shelby/Holder decision, which now makes it easier for voter suppression (particularly suppression of minority voters) to happen. It's important that we each express our individual voices through our votes -- but it's discouraging that there are systemic things going on that may prevent that from happening fairly and equitably. So yes, as you say, we do our neighbours a disservice when we point fingers at individuals for voting "wrongly." We'd probably be better off looking at the bigger picture and whether every person IS getting a fair chance to climb on that soapbox!
This is so well written, Jeremy! This is a sentiment that I am struggling with right now. Most of my family voted for him, while my wife and I voted for her. It’s been so tough to not get demoralized and take their votes personal. I’ve been wrestling with trying to see the good and the helpers, but this time especially is tough. Still, I’m certainly glad I found your writing at the time that I did! It’s really been helping me sort through my own thoughts.
Thank you so much, David. I'm grateful to offer this resonance and solidarity. Your 3rd sentence is my exact situation too. Very hard not to get demoralized, thinking about the implications and the imminent fallout of this election. But we have to maintain some faith in humanity or else all will be lost. That's what I keep telling myself.
Thanks for writing this, Jeremy. I was thinking of a post Trey Ferguson wrote a couple of weeks ago (https://pastortrey05.substack.com/p/an-american-autopsy) in which he talks about the breakdown of democracy in America. I found it very informative. For instance, he points to the 2013 Shelby/Holder decision, which now makes it easier for voter suppression (particularly suppression of minority voters) to happen. It's important that we each express our individual voices through our votes -- but it's discouraging that there are systemic things going on that may prevent that from happening fairly and equitably. So yes, as you say, we do our neighbours a disservice when we point fingers at individuals for voting "wrongly." We'd probably be better off looking at the bigger picture and whether every person IS getting a fair chance to climb on that soapbox!
This is so well said, Jeannie. Your last statement is spot on. Thanks for reading and engaging, my friend!
This is so well written, Jeremy! This is a sentiment that I am struggling with right now. Most of my family voted for him, while my wife and I voted for her. It’s been so tough to not get demoralized and take their votes personal. I’ve been wrestling with trying to see the good and the helpers, but this time especially is tough. Still, I’m certainly glad I found your writing at the time that I did! It’s really been helping me sort through my own thoughts.
Thank you so much, David. I'm grateful to offer this resonance and solidarity. Your 3rd sentence is my exact situation too. Very hard not to get demoralized, thinking about the implications and the imminent fallout of this election. But we have to maintain some faith in humanity or else all will be lost. That's what I keep telling myself.