Did you know you can be heavily fined and/or go to prison for harming the eggs of a sea turtle or bald eagle. That made me think to myself, what IS the value of an unborn or aborted human life compared to that of a turtle or eagle egg?  Is it about choice at conception or choice at termination?  Should I remain silent on these points and just let others discuss them? Has my silence implied consent?

When I heard talk about ending the Electoral College, I had to refresh my memory on the purpose of the process.  That led me to an interesting comparison, the map of sanctuary cities and the electoral votes for the 2016 election.   The cluster of pin points has an interesting link to the population density in those cities, which then relates to the number of electoral votes allowed.

Weirdly enough on the same day of my search, a post by Mr. Kevin Bowe listed some facts that sort of blew my mind because I had no idea.  (And yes, I took an hour out of my life that I will never get back, to fact check all his points, which were all true.)

“For all the people who fell asleep in civics class

It’s (the Electoral College) a safety net so that EVERYONE’S vote counts.

1:  There are 3,141 counties in the United States.  Trump won 3,084 of them.  Clinton won 57.

2:  There are 62 counties in New York State.  Trump won 46 of them.  Clinton won 16.

3:  Clinton won the popular vote by approx. 1.5 million votes.

4:  In the 5 counties that encompass NYC, (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Richmond & Queens) Clinton received well over 2 million more votes than Trump.  (Clinton only won 4 of these counties; Trump won Richmond)  Therefore these 5 counties alone, more than accounted for Clinton winning the popular vote of the entire country.

5: These 5 counties comprise 319 square miles.  The United States is comprised of 3,797,000 square miles.

6: When you have a country that encompasses almost 4 million square miles of territory, it would be ludicrous to even suggest that the vote of those who inhabit a mere 319 square miles should dictate the outcome of a national election.

Large, densely populated Democrat cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, etc.) don’t and shouldn’t speak for the rest of the country.

And this is WHY you have an Electoral College.”  (posted 3-20-19)

After reading this I looked into a map that popped up in my search, that of the county vote in the 2016 election. 

Obviously every person in every county didn’t vote Republican, but a majority in those counties turned them red.  It appears that people in the smallest of areas, want their voices to be heard.  Eliminating the Electoral College would eliminate those voices.

Believe me it’s a very helpless feeling having no voice in elections (residing here in California), or being silent on topics of controversy in hopes to avoid hurt feelings or angry backlashes.

I have worked with and lived near very sweet people who are liberals. These individuals do not have a problem speaking or posting their beliefs online. And, for the most part I have stayed silent (except to fact check of course, ’cause that’s just me…). I envy their boldness.  After leaving the Democratic Party in my 30’s I became a quiet polite Conservative.  This didn’t mean I wholeheartedly believed or supported what each President had to say or enacted, but I tried to stay true to ‘my’ beliefs. Moreover, I didn’t speak up or post things when I disagreed with the previous President’s policies, I quietly waited and hoped my vote would eventually speak for me.

Make no mistake, though, my silence on many issues does NOT imply my consent…

• Changing the Constitution to suit the needs of the few – this document has stood the test of time for 230+ years and many countries have tried to emulate it.
• Supporting the killing of the unborn and newly born.
• Ignoring the Bill of Rights.
• Eliminating the Electoral College.
• Allowing non-residents to vote for anything or anyone in this country.  People worked hard to become citizens don’t devalue their journey.
• Prosecuting accused individuals in the media for all to hear without undeniable proof.  Blindly attacking people via social media behind a screen where it is safe.  Where has our sense of decorum gone?

With all of these issues filling every minute of the news and social media, it’s understandable why so many young adults are confused and are so incredibly unhappy with this country and their lives.

Has our silence in teaching them the positives in this country, rather than highlighting the negatives, failed them? Has our silence allowed an entire generation to be ungrateful?

Have we been silent about religion and God for too long? Young adults aren’t taught to believe in something greater than themselves.  If they fail, the whole world is a failure since they – ARE – their whole world. Should we keep being silent or should we take the burden of being a ‘god’ off their shoulders?

My silence and the appearance of consent stops now…

• I didn’t ask to be conceived – but I’m grateful I was.
• The Hennessey, Baumgarten, Ross and Larsen families chose this country to call home!
• I don’t consider myself a racist, sexist, homophobic or a feminist, rather I am a woman of the human race, a Christian, and a conservative. I also have a lot of other human-type friends I am grateful for.
• I have sinned but believe I have been forgiven. Although knowing that, doesn’t mean I want to push my luck and run out of any additional “forgiven” possibilities.
• I believe that since I was born, I am actually a person of privilege; the privilege of being alive.  Born in a generation that wasn’t at war their entire lives, as in other countries.  Brought up in a country of abundance, opportunity and diversity. It has scars but is always learning from them and shouldn’t be looking backwards, but rather forward.

What I’m asking for, is the adults in the room STAND UP. Perhaps read both sides of an argument and use your common sense to choose a side or parts of a side that make sense for the entire country. Stand up for the trials you’ve gone through, the sacrifices you’ve endured and the work you had to put in to become the person you are today. 

I believe for too long our silence, as logical and experienced adults, HAS implied our consent.  

Grateful for you and being here,

Sheree