Your View on the Election is WRONG

Haven’t we all heard enough? The storm of Hillary vs. Trump is the most disturbing thing in politics Americans have experienced. No matter what media platform, everything I scroll through is filled with opinions, outrage, and concern with people’s reasoning about the candidates. I can confidently say every post I’ve seen is so very wrong. Yep, and I have the pompous attitude to say I’m right.

I live in Ohio. One of the more comical concerns about my state for the presidential election came from ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. “They lack the basic mental capacity to make a sound decision.” This seems to be the source of national anxiety. People are concerned the country is half bonafide idiots. They are incapable of making rational decisions in incredibly important matters. LIKE THE PRESIDENT!!!!!

Honestly, it’s the source of my fear too. But what worries me is how our country appears to be consumed with the decision between a poopcicle and a turd sandwich. Yes, it matters and yes people should carefully consider their voting option (not to mention an ounce of conviction during the primaries but that’s another discussion). However, there are important races we should spend time considering. Have we all forgotten the beauty of the checks and balances in our government? The senators and representatives, state and local governments play a legitimate role in the fabric of our society. Do you have any clue about policies and morals of your state senator? Or are you more concerned about the liars you already knew were liars? Let’s have those Facebook rants a few more dozen times in the next few weeks.

If we really are as concerned about our country as we pretend to be, we will take the time to elect the U.S. Congress seats open ( 34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats). The Senate must confirm Supreme Court nominations with 60 votes. That appointment and confirmation alone should motivate you to educate yourself on the applicable senate races. These are the conversations we ought to be having. We have more than enough presidential information to make a decision. Use the voice you have left. Use discernment to place the people we need to keep the checks and balances working well. Hold the seats accountable, and balance your view on the 2016 OVERALL election.