So I finally watched some of the political convention speeches last night (actually had no choice because everyone at work kept switching from the MLS All-stars v. Arsenal to the coverage...Arsenal won 2-1).
Although I did not watch the 'historic' acceptance of the Presidential nomination, I did see many of the speakers leading up to the 'keynote.' I will admit there were some very dynamic speakers that I agree with and share similar views, three in-particularly that really stood out, and if their message is heard and the nominee heeds their words we may be alright and there is still hope for the USA.
The first is Reverend William Barber, while I am not religious in one bit, this man brought it and delivered a message for the majority of the issues facing Americans today, by the end of his commentary I was a believer (still not religious though), hope the nominee got the same take-away I did and follows through with what needs to be done.
The second was Khizr Khan, this astute gentleman and father of a soldier killed in action, handed the other party's nominee his ass (pardon my language), not that that is a hard thing to do. And hopefully the nominees understand that we must end the fighting and senseless killing and hatred all over the world.
The last was Sheriff Lupe Valdez, she spoke of the violence and distrust between citizens and law enforcement. Her appearance on the stage also shut down the extreme right's claim that the other side of the aisle does not support and honor those killed in the line of duty.
While none of this was enough to win me over as an open supporter of the nominee, I am still forced to elect the lesser of two evils, I can not even consider the other party and their platform.
So the nominee has been given a decent platform, please follow through and learn some empathy.
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