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Something We Are All Thinking As The Election Comes To a Close

Let's do a little better next time, America.

Sherry Kimbrell

Nov 08, 2016

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Something We Are All Thinking As The Election Comes To a Close

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As election day has drawn closer, the tension has risen higher. Originally I was excited for this year, knowing it was my first time to have a say and cast my vote. Now as I sit on November 8th, 2016, the only thoughts that cross my mind are this: I am ready for this to be over. I knew that the race to the white house was going to be historical. What I wasn't anticipating was the trouble and the mess left behind.

I have seen people spew hate and slam ones they used to call friends over the differences in opinion. It is nearly impossible to log onto Facebook without seeing a status with hundreds of comments, going back and forth in debate. What has this election done to us? You shouldn't be blocking friends and family for a difference in thought. Condemning others for their opinion in politics goes against democracy and free thinking. This country is all about freedom, so let others enjoy the right to their vote and candidate . You do not have to agree to live in peaceful cohabitation. Let your vote be your voice. The only "wall" that has been built this year has been among fellow Americans.

Another thing I am sick of? The over sharing of fake news. Come on people. Everyone that has done a high school research paper knows how to find a credible source. I can't help but laugh at the ludicrousness that is on my feed. I beg you for my sanity and others, take what you read with a grain of salt. It looks poorly on your part when you try to refer to something that is not true.

If you didn't vote, stop debating and stop complaining. You can not be upset about an outcome if you did nothing to help contribute.

So, as we anxiously await to see who will lead this country for the next 4 years, let's all promise that next election season we will do a little better. Start by maybe apologizing to the newest addition to your blocked list. Whether you agree or not, they have a right to their own opinion. There is no reason to discontinue a friendship. Also, if you do anything, let's stop with the trigger finger sharing of fake news. Even if you have to pretend you're writing a paper, PLEASE make sure it is real. Oh, and next time? Make sure to register and hit the polls next time. Your vote does matter!

America, may the odds be ever in your favor.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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4. What the word "community" really means.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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