I began following and supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seven months ago, after becoming disillusioned with what I was hearing on PBS and NPR. I have listened to countless videos of RFK Jr’s talks and interviews; and I have been awed by his frankness, his authenticity, his integrity, his wisdom, and his resilience. I was equally impressed by his running mate, Nicole Shannahan. A few months ago much to my dismay, RFK Jr dropped out of the presidential race. I know that many of his supporters were shocked, as was I; and even more so when he announced that he was endorsing former president Trump.
I listened to Bobby Kennedy’s reasoning and I have come to realize that he is our great example, of practicing non-judgement and of being willing to listen to those with whom we may disagree. I learned that like Bobby, Trump too, has been censored, falsely accused, and even targeted in assassination attempts. RFK Jr shared his discovery that he and Donald Trump had more in common than either of them had previously believed.
Over the course of the past several months my own suspicions about the corruption in our current government have been confirmed – not only by Bobby Kennedy, but by Tulsi Gabbard, who has also left the democratic party. Becoming more honest with myself, it became apparent that I, like so many, have been too quick to judge and form opinions based on hearsay. I have been a strong critic of Donald Trump. Bobby was willing to look for the things that he and Trump agreed on in spite of the fact that they do not agree on everything. In reality, no two people ever agree on everything, but it is through debate, conversation, and compromise that we can come to mutual understandings. Bobby Kennedy has shown us how we can all learn to get along with one another.
Election day is just five days away. I am still torn as to how I will vote. RFK Jr did not make it onto the ballot in Wyoming. I could write him in; but he has asked his supporters to vote for Donald Trump. Trump will invoke Bobby’s help in returning to America its moral compass. Together they will bring us back to a state of health and put an end to the dangerous censorship that threatens all of us.
I never cared for Kamala Harris, even when I listened to her debate prior to the 2020 elections. I intuitively felt that there was something dark and nefarious about her. I sense that she has an icy, cold heart. In fact, I recently learned that as a prosecutor in California, she was arresting parents because their children were truant from school. I am sure that she has some good qualities, but certainly not the qualities that would make her the right choice to be our commander-in-chief.
In my heart, I still want to vote for RFK Jr., but would this potentially help Kamala and hurt Trump? Our country, and indeed our planet, are on a slippery slope headed for disaster. It is up to all of us to vote from our hearts. I will go in person to vote on November 5th. I do not believe that voting by mail (when we have a choice) affords us the deep sense of belonging and commitment to our duty as citizens. If all voting were done in person, requiring photo ID, it would help put to rest the growing fear that has been generated about voter fraud. If you are undecided, or if you feel that your vote won’t count, I urge you to take this election seriously. Our lives, our country, and our planet are at stake.
