Good news! We’re nearing the end of this election rollercoaster. That means it is time to buckle down and engage in the great privilege of researching, discerning, and most importantly- voting. It is so tempting to be caught up in identity politics or have the headline of the day overshadow our civic duty of thoughtful consideration of the candidates and issues. This Carl Sagan quote seems to fit the moment:
We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good.
The link below will hopefully make it a little easier to make sense of all the information out there. A few questions to consider:
- Does my vote consider all angles of the issue including who it impacts ? Have I considered what it would be like to be on the receiving end of this change?
- Does my vote lead to collaboration and community? (versus hostility)
- Are the sources I’m using to make my decision known for honesty or focused on persuasion?
- Is the candidate someone I would be willing to hire? Example: what kind of conduct and integrity have they shown? What does their resume show- qualifications, experience, etc. Who is financially connected to them? Who is willing to endorse them (and connect their reputation to this person)?
Thank you for doing all you can to ensure the voice of the people are represented in our leaders!