America was a shining light, like a beacon.
Democracy, Human Rights and a value system –
That was a solid foundation
The forefathers left for US to build on.
But People seem to be choosing
Individual and group freedoms
As well as a political party dominion.
There is nothing wrong with wanting a win.
It’s the lies, cheating and skullduggery they engage in.
It’s the unethical, immoral and amoral acts.
The denial of truth and dismissal of facts.
What’s happening to our society?
That people are creating their own reality.
It’s not just a rejection of perception and opinion.
It’s the assault on numbers, science,
As well as tried-and-true information.
It’s not just having a suspect agenda –
It’s the changing of the rules and having different standards.
On their side, everything goes
But others must stay on the straight and narrow.
No attempts to be just and fair
They hold themselves up as better and superior.
It’s that the lives and livelihoods of some are made worse.
Even for the vulnerable.
Those who already are negatively affected by the laws and systems.
It’s the constant attacks against them and blatant discrimination.
It’s about making lives more difficult for people.
How can that be acceptable?
Trump, Republicans, Russia and Iran –
On the same side, against Americans.
Trump endorsed by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan
And the Taliban.
He and his allies are working to suppress and undermine votes.
His supporters too are blocking the roads
To make it difficult for people to get to the polls.
They are assuming they won’t be obstructing their own.
It’s that he threatens to withhold needed funds from States
Whose Governors don’t submit to him.
He even told that to people in Pennsylvania
And to that they clapped and cheered, no wavering.
It’s that unreasonable and irrational behavior.
That no matter what he does, he doesn’t lose their support.
Even though to their face, it’s them he threatened to hurt.
It’s not to be against supporting the President of your choice.
It’s that this one can do no wrong.
He is not being held accountable.
Having a cult-like following
With a flair of worshipping.
It’s terrifying to know
That many People let these things go.
They don’t stand on the side of their fellowmen.
They stand with those who abuse them.
And that’s not an exaggeration.
There has been sufficient evidence.
It should be –
Yes to being critical about policy and ideology.
Yes to the Senate, Congress and the President working for the people.
Yes to principles and values.
Yes to norms and rules.
Yes to making it easy to vote, no matter who you choose.
No to arguing about who is or isn’t American,
Or that you’re not as American as you should be.
No to attacking someone’s family.
No to looking to shame and blame
Especially when it’s with unsubstantiated claims.
It’s sad to see America(ns) change.
If Trump gets his way more division is to be expected.
Branding US either as “winners” or “suckers and losers”.
Some who think with him they would get a win
Will likely be disappointed.
And sadly those who have less
May endure even more stress.
But we can only hope
No matter the way the election goes –
That People will regain their sanity.
And side on the side of humanity.