I’m assuming this will end up in the Pit anyway, due to subject matter, but I truly don’t intend for it to be vitriolic. As usual, I simply don’t understand some thinking on things and need a little help.
All over the web today, I’ve seen people saying that one of the reasons they voted for Bush is because they felt he’d keep us safe and they were looking after their own and loved one’s best interests. By extension, a lot of these people are lashing out at those who feel this is a devastating, heartbreaking loss.
It’s also been noted that they didn’t believe Kerry could protect them.
So, here’s what I’d like to know…
1.) How can a person believe in maintaining only “their own backyard” while lamenting anyone else doing so (IE: gay people who are deeply affected in a personal way – not just that they can’t marry if they wish, but that they are PROHIBITED from doing so, and on and on, ad infinitum) by being “over the top,” “drama queen(s)” or handing out the glib phrase like “It’s not the end of the world!” Perhaps not for you, but it potentially could be for them. Adding insult to injury, many feel utter hatred for something that is intrinsic. How can those two thoughts co-exist? (Disclaimer: For those who don’t simultaneously hold these opinions, I’m honestly not referring to you. It’s just the folks who seem to sit on both sides of the fence that have me confused.)
2.) What would you, generally speaking, do if you felt your basic inalienable rights were threatened, violated or rescinded? If you could NOT make certain that those you cared about would be ok. If the majority (by however small a margin) came out against you, sighting biblical bias as reason, to legislate their morality? You can come up with any absurd theory to illustrate this concept, but I’m sure everyone follows without me pulling anything out of my ass.
3.) How does one ascertain that a candidate is untrustworthy in the security arena by what’s proceeded the election? Is it solely on policy? How he looks? Is it a matter of character and principle? Because, to me, every politician that I’ve ever seen or heard comes across as exactly the same before proven. Or is it that Bush is a tested commodity and the voters who perceived that of Kerry are content with the current administration and how the WoT has been fought?
I give my thanks to any and all that can further my knowledge on this matter. I hate being bewildered so completely.