Polarized

This weekend was an interesting one in the realm of politics. I love politics and feel almost guilty for not weighing in before now on this topic. But I observed some interesting things over the day yesterday in the world of Twitter and Facebook. What did I see?

Polarization.

I saw those that actually took the time to understand the HCR bill and even attempt to read it. I give those people uber credit. Whether or not they supported it, at least they tried to be involved and understand.

Then I saw those that didn't appear to know much more than the main stream media was reporting and used that opportunity to bash others. And I saw it both ways. It wasn't just those who were opposed that were bashing those that approved. It was vice versa too. That made me sad.

I love that social media gives us all an outlet to put our beliefs and opinions out there. I do it too. What I don't like it people being down right mean to others for expressing their opinions. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!

Don't get me wrong.. I love a political debate but there are ways to do it that don't involve personal attacks.

I supported Barack Obama when he ran for president. I believed and still do believe in his quest for change. In my mind, change from some of the politics of the last administration. And I still think he is doing ok... but not great. What he isn't doing great in? The quest to bring the two polarized parties a little closer together. To bring the polarization in politics across the country closer together. Big task, I know. Who could do that, I am not sure?

Here is what I do know. I support our President. And I would no matter which party they belong too. I don't have to agree with their politics or decisions but I still am in awe of the office. And I also believe that our presidents don't strive for that office to ruin our country. They do believe in what they fight for. I believe that President Obama believes health care reform is necessary. I believe that he wants to do better by the people.

And I believe that health care reform is necessary. I don't know enough to know what the best way to do that is. I don't know what a reasonable cost is for shaping up such an important system in our country. I know I hear stories of people going bankrupt from health care bills and not being insured for this reason or that. And I don't think it is right. Will this plan be the answer? I don't know that either.

What I hope is that we can work together and do the best we can to improve the life of others that don't have the same opportunities that I have. The ones that are finding it hard to stay afloat. And I hope we can all remember that we put these politicians in office and if we don't like how they are handling themselves then we don't vote for them next time. I do believe that has a lot to do with why the Dems have a majority now and why we have a democratic president. Time will tell how long that will last.