LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
Name:
Michelle
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A new Facebook post trending
This was posted by my mom's cousin. My response is below the line:
I used to think I was pretty much just a regular person, but I was born white into a two parent household which now labels me as "Privileged", racist and responsible for slavery.
I am a fiscal and moral conservative, which by today's standards, makes me a fascist because I plan & budget.
But I now find out that I am not here because I earned it, but because I was "advantaged”.
I am heterosexual, which according to some folks, now makes me a homophobe.
I am not a Muslim, which now labels me as an infidel.
I believe in the 2nd Amendment, which makes me a threat to the liberals and I get labeled as being part of a militia.
I am older than 40, making me a useless person with outdated ideas and values.
I think and I reason, and I doubt much of what the "main stream" media tells me, which makes me a "Right-wing conspiracy nut”.
I am proud of my heritage and our inclusive American culture, making me a xenophobe.
I believe in hard work, fair play, and fair compensation according to each individual's merits, which today makes me a target of socialists and Antifa.
I think males and females should go to the restroom based on the birth sex, so I am labeled a sexist.
I believe our system guarantees freedom of effort - not freedom of outcome or subsidies which must make me a borderline sociopath.
I believe in a strong defense and protection of America for and by all citizens, now making me a militant.
I am proud of our flag, what it stands for and the many who died to let it fly, so I stand and salute during our National Anthem - so I must be a racist. I kneel only for The Cross, which makes me racist
I think the Confederate monuments around our country symbolizes history, so I'm labeled as having hate in my heart when some suddenly are offended by their presence.
I'm labeled racist when thinking the erasing of history will potentially cause us to repeat the problems. I think that all lives matter, which labels me as a racist.
I support President Trump, which labels me as a racist. I think the riots and destruction of property around our country is wrong and is just an excuse to push a political agenda, so I'm labeled a racist.
I support our cops, which labels me as a racist.
I vote for the Republican party because it best represents my conservative views, which labels me as a racist.
I question how fear is being used to control us during the COVID-19 pandemic and think the crisis is being used for political gain, so I'm labeled careless and non-sympathetic.
LIberals have tried to make me feel bad about who I am!
Based on everything above, some want me to believe I am a bad person, I'm not, I'm a good person who loves my country
I am not naive and see through the attack
I will be voting for President Trump in November!
DON'T LIKE IT?? TOO BAD!!!!!!
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I used to think I was pretty much just a regular person, but I was born white into a two parent household. I am privileged because I am white. I will never know what it feels like to be black in America nor can I pretend to. I will do my best to be part of the solution instead of the problem.
I am a fiscally and morally open and accepting of others. For this. I am labeled a liberal. I am not.
But I now find out that by speaking up against racism and intolerance I am choosing sides. I am not. I am following my heart.
I am heterosexual. I am also supportive of anyone who chooses to love with their heart. Sexual orientation has no bearing on how I will feel about a person. Love is love.
I am not a Muslim, I am not a Jew, and I identify with Christianity. I believe that each person’s faith or lack thereof are personal beliefs which are to be recognized and respected. I choose to peacefully coexist.
I believe in the 2nd Amendment, which immediately labeled as a violent gun-toting conservative. I am not.
I am older than 40, which can make me both wise and irrelevant. I don’t claim to know more because of my age; only my education can prove that.
I think and I reason, and I base my opinions on facts as reported by Reuters and the Associated Press. I am a news-junkie and formulate my opinions based on facts.
I am proud of my heritage and recognize the struggle of all immigrant groups. By being a first generation American, I can truly understand the concept and purpose of immigration amongst many diverse groups.
My disdain for Capitalist ideals, strength in labor unions a more homogeneous socioeconomic society immediately makes me a “socialist", “Communist" or term that has nothing to do with economics. I am none of these.
I think that restrooms should be used by anyone who identifies with the gender printed on the door, immediately labeling me a liberal. I am not. I've never cared to see someone's genitals in a public restroom.
I believe our system guarantees freedoms outlined by the Constitution of the United States. For this, I have been labeled as a n inflexible person. I am not.
I believe in a strong defense and protection of America for and by all citizens, now making me a militant.
I am proud of our flag, what it stands for and the many who died to let it fly, so I stand and salute during our National Anthem, but that’s my personal choice. I support the freedom to protest peacefully, and taking a knee or raising a fist is more of a statement of freedom than disrespect in my opinion. I choose to stand because I believe in what that flag represents for me and my immigrant ancestors.
I think the glorification of racists and oppressors is wrong, and memorializing historical figures should be based on positive representation. Our history is our history, and it can’t be erased. However, we should be using positive figures as symbols of our history.
Black lives matter, especially now at a time when the world is listening. Although not only black lives matter, this pivotal point in Civil Rights history makes me take a step back for a moment. I fully respect law enforcement and pledge to always follow the laws of my School District , city, township, county. State and country. I will never disobey orders or law enforcement.
I do not support our current president. Why does that automatically earn me a derogatory label?
I am not registered to a political party nor do I identify with one. I vote based on the issues, not blind loyalty.
I choose to believe the experts when it comes to healthcare matters. I do not wear a lab coat, stare into a microscope all day long, nor am I a healthcare professional. I do not feel that I have the right to determine what is in my best interest when it comes to healthcare.
Both Republicans and Democrats have made me feel guilty about being middle -of-the-road.
Based on everything above, some people believe that I am wrong immortal, or I am trying to change someone’s mind. I am not. I am only trying to give my opinion without being labeled.
I am dismayed at the lack of acceptance by both sides of the aisle, the name-calling, the constant and continuous bickering between family members and the incessant will to ignore history. Is this my country?
I will vote for whomever promises to fix our country and the constant hatred amongst families and friends. I will vote on the issues and with my heart. I will not subscribe to a political party, nor will I register for one.
I will not unfriend anyone on social media for their beliefs. I will not try to change anyone's mind. I will only stand up for what I believe in based on fact and history. Being an historian and Social Studies teacher, it is who I am. For that, I make no apologies.
Message edited 6/17/2020 12:45:49 PM.
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