Afraid of the Truth

It is more fashionable to be jaded about politics than to be interested in it. And, well, every third news story you see involves politics, be it the war in Iraq, the presidential race, or corrupt politicians putting another one over on the American people. I personally like to tune out all that rubbish, and just enjoy my life. Except, well, I can't do that. I love my country, I love my citizenship, and I am going to vote this November. My vote may not change the status quo, it may not alter the direction of the country, but it will be a statement. I am not afraid of the cynical truth about our government, and I am not afraid of trying to make a difference and failing. The only failure I can make is to not try. After making that statement, after voting for John Kerry and a change, I am going to go out, get some Chinese food and root beer, and plunk myself down on my friend's couch for a night of cringing and yelling at the elections on TV. I will have earned it--because if you vote Democratic in Texas, you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Down with the Shrub!