A few months ago I was told if someone is an Independent, they are just dumb and can't make decisions. While I do my best to keep my opinions to myself and stay out of politics, I couldn't help but remark on this statement. How can this be true? How can an Independent be unable to make decisions for him/herself? The whole idea of an Independent is that they are not tied down to one party, but they make their own decisions on issues, independent of partisanship.
I won't tell you who I voted for (because that's not for you to know), but I will admit that I am an Independent. ::Uproar:: ::Spit-takes:: ::How could you say that!?:: It's true, and I'll tell you why: because I like looking at all sides of an issue before making a decision. I don't like Republicans. I also don't like Democrats. Why? Because they are too tied to their party. I like to be informed about both sides of a story, and I don't (or rarely) see that with declared party supporters. Let me say right now, that this isn't everyone. I know some very civil, openminded left- and right-wingers. But, I see a lot more people turned off to the idea of other people's beliefs and ideals simply because of party lines.
Don't call me dumb because of my bi-partisanship. Don't tell me I can't make decisions because I don't want to just pick a side. If the presidency is so important, then I want to know what each candidate has to say. I want to know who they are, not what their party is. I want to be completely informed, not about one side, but about all sides.
I know, this is America. We all have our opinions, and you are probably forming yours about me as you read this. But this is my blog, and this is how I feel. If you are a hardcore supporter of one party, fine. Do whatever you want (like I said, this is America). Just don't tell me that I'm lower than you because I choose not to pick red or blue. Purple is a very pretty color.
That is all. I'm done. Go America.
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