On Hate and the Election

We cannot go back to who we were. We've been changed by this campaign and moment in time. This has been a precious gift offered to all of us. I hope we can drag the others who are still wrapped in fear and prejudice along with us, kicking and screaming if they must, into a new and more equitable world. If not then they'll have to step aside because this is our country too and it's clear that many of us are done with just accepting things for what they are when we know that change is within our grasp.

McCain and Palin's tactics and those of some of their supporters are those of bullies. Haven't we had enough of being bullied around? Haven't we had enough of being told we must fear and told who we should fear without regard for our own experiences? Haven't we had enough of the rape of our national treasures for the profit and greed of the few at the expense of the many? Haven't we had enough?

If we don't speak out now for our values, our truths, and for those whose voices are so frequently drowned out well then when? If not now, when? The moment is here. We need to decide what we each stand for and then take a stand.

When candidates encourage their supporters to spew vitrol and espouse violence we have crossed a dangerous line. We each have a responsibility to stand up and say "enough!"