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But it's not hatred I feel. When I hate its how I interpret others' motives. Instead I am:
afraid, agitated, alarmed, anxious, bewildered, bitter, concerned, disappointed, discouraged, disgusted, dismayed, exasperated, frightened, furious, helpless, hurt, irate, overwhelmed, resentful, skeptical, suspicious, upset, worried
That's what I feel.
I need to be able to choose my own dreams, goals and values. I need to be able to celebrate and mourn. I need integrity and the opportunity to express myself creatively. I need community with the affirmation and acceptance community provides and the responsibility inherent in being a contribution to community life. I need to play. I need fulfilling work to contribute to the well being of my family, friends, community and nation. I need the basic physical necessities of life.
Those needs aren't being met, or are barely being met, which is why I feel everything listed above.
I suspect a Democrat in the White House and a Democratic majority in the Congress will not meet all those needs. But I can guarantee a Republican in the White House and Republican majority in the Congress will ensure none are. Pardon me if I couldn't care less whether Obama, Clinton or some surprise nominee represents the Democratic party in the general election. All the squabbling seems rather insignifant under the weight off all these emotions right about now.
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