A lesson on respect and rights...go vote!

I hate politics. Mainly because I have strong opinions that you will not change, and I do not believe I will change yours, and I HATE to argue, or even have heated discussions. That said, I wanted to post this experience today before I go vote, and before we have a new President picked.

I am a McCain/Palin supporter. I believe that Obama will win, but wish it wasn't so. I am so grateful for my chance to go vote today and put in my vote whether I win or lose. This week our neighborhood has been heavily canvased by the 2 main parties. I am a registered Republican. Wes is unaffiliated. So, the Republicans come talk to me and make sure I am going out to vote. Both parties are calling and stopping by to try to persuade Wes to go vote (for their candidate obviously). I am always polite, but as I said, I hate political discussion.

Yesterday, a man showed up at my door representing the Obama camp. He nervously told me he was there for the democratic party and to remind me to go out and vote for Obama. I assured him that we would be out to vote, though not for who he wanted us to. I could tell at that point that he was particularly nervous as sweat beads started to roll on his forehead. He was obviously someone like me that is not one that likes to have political discussions and conflict, but he was still out going door to door for someone he believes in. He said to me, "Well, I am glad to know you are going to vote anyway! Can I help you look up your polling place?"

I assured him that I knew where to go and he left. I totally disagreed with him and with who he was supporting, but I could not help but be impressed with the fact that though he was nervous, he stood up for his own beliefs. I respect him for doing so and I respect his right to do so.

I also have the right to stand up for what I believe in and I am exercising that right today as I vote! I hope you will all go vote as well, no matter who you are voting for, you should go exercise your right to vote! Go! Do it!