In November, Americans face a choice between two candidates who will be entirely imperfect. Not simply this November, but every November. The politically homeless have a few options: don’t vote, protest vote (voting Green party or Libertarian is about the same as the first), or hold their nose and cast the ballot for the slightly better.
We can maintain our purity and lose our vote or we can compromise for the lesser of two evils. We get dirty hands, but sometimes dirt on the hands is the only way to make repairs. We’d rather not endorse this candidate, but we’re left with no good options.
Come November, that’s an acceptable response.
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, the protests, and riots, an insidious lie has emerged that a November mentality must be had today.
Deep pressure by bullies (and bullies is what they are) tells us we must join their camp, ignoring all potential flaws or we are the problem. They demand obeisance to the party over peace. To say black lives matter is twisted to endorse the murder of police. To reject rioters and looters, then you don’t care about black people.
“Speak out!” “Post now!” “Bow down!” “Do not argue. Do not question. Do as I say.” “You are for us or against us and you will be punished as such.”
It’s only June. We don’t need a November mentality, where we have to check a box between two lacking options. The allegiance demanded by movements belongs to Christ. Which means, to pursue justice we don’t need to make bedfellows with injustice.
Not yet. Not until November.
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Excellent message…I hope lots of people read it, understand it, and act accordingly.
Well written and more importantly, well reasoned. Thank you, Sir.
Thank you for the encouragement Bill and Holly!