Happy 4th of July to all Americans. This Country proves that Protest and Democracy works. It's not perfect but its the best in the world.
I spend this 4th of July with my family but I am also protesting. That is what the founding fathers were doing when they decided to sign the Declaration of Independence. They fought for what they wanted which was freedom.
I find myself in the same position. I find myself rebelling against my Party which told me I was no longer needed. They told me I was not the type of person they wanted in their party. They told me I was uneducated or white or a female. They told me I was poor or blue collar. They told me to stay home if I didn't like the fact that the Nominee was going to be selected not elected. They did not listen to our voices of protest and ignored our votes. They backed their man for whatever reason.
I own my vote and from now on both Political Parties and all candidates for whatever office they seek are going to have to work for my vote. They are going to have to be politically courageous and actually stand for something.
I no longer wished to be threatened with Roe vs Wade. I am not a one issue person and am insulted that anyone would assume I am.
I may not agree with Republicans on most issue I will say I have never witnessed the Republicans stealing an election from another Republican. Could this be why the Democrats hardly ever win.
I spend this fourth a little different then I have ever done so before but Protest is the American way.