Now let’s all just settle down

Wow. We still have almost two months to go until this election season is over and things are so hot out there right now, I think some brains are frying. Yes, this is an important election with historic candidates. But the fact remains that we are still one nation under God. Republican or Democrat, we are all still Americans. If the candidate that you support doesn't get elected, the world is not going to end tomorrow. Yes, things might happen that we don't like, that will effect our lives in ways that we don't want, but that's the way our Republic works. We vote for the people that we want to represent us and if they win, they lead. If they don't, then someone else will lead. It's pretty simple. Of course, there are things that you can do to. Be informed. Don't trust the e-mail your Aunt Millie sent you. Read lots of different sources. Find the original source of information when possible. Don't trust the propaganda pieces sent out by political action groups. They have one thing in mind and that's getting their candidate into power. Then talk with your friends and family about the issues. And listen. Hearing other people's perspectives can be really helpful. Remember that politicians are just people with human strengths and weaknesses and that no one person can solve (or cause) all of our problems. And most importantly, vote on Election Day. It's our duty as Americans. And until Election Day, let's simmer down and remember to breathe.