Let's Get Political

OK, so all we seem to hear about on the news is the race for the White House and now more than ever there seems to be a huge party line. The Democrats and Republicans seem to hate each other with a passion and blame each other for everything. To tell you the truth, I am not really excited about candidate or party for that matter. I think that a lot of my generation tends to lean towards the Democratic party because we would like to pride ourselves on open-mindedness and tolerance, right? That seems to land a person squarely in the Democratic side of things since they seem to think that we should accept anything and anyone. Those who side with the Republicans are supposed to be the Bible bashing closed-minded type, right? So, which side do we choose. I then have to ask WWJJ? No, not what would Jesus do, but which would Jesus join? He is supposed to be our best example, so if He chose a party, it would be the side I would want to be on. I think He would like the charity and tolerance that the Democratic party seems to embrace, but disagree with their pro-abortion and gay marriage views (at least His dad wouldn't be happy with it). On the other hand, I think He would like the values and frugality that the Republicans claim, but not be thrilled that they tote around guns and don't have much regard for this beautiful earth He created. So Jesus would be an Independent (he has always been that type) and in this day in age, that is a throw away vote. So I have to chose a side and hope for the best. Sad that after hundreds of years our political system hasn't evolved as much as it should. I wonder if our forefathers would be proud of what we have done with this great country or hide their heads in shame knowing that there is so much corruption and red tape and that party lines in this contry have become much like the divide between North and South Korea. Do not cross and even though you might actually like someone on the other side, they are automatically the enemy, right? The worst part is that once you pick a side you take on all the stereotypical views. So if I say I am Republican, I must love guns or if I am a Democrat I am on the gay pride float. No happy medium yet, but let me know when there is a better party to join!