The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is the latest disturbing event for citizens wanting peaceful, respectful solutions to the many problems our country faces. Thank heaven the Republican nominee came through "fine" (using the words of his campaign).
It was odd hearing the man who defended January 6th rioters state that violence is unacceptable in the political arena.
Mixed messages sent by elected officials causes confusion and can short out thought processes. Misinformation adds to brain breakage. Many drop their principles, blindly supporting their political team.
It's time to elevate leadership, for candidates to drop the "end times" predictions if the other side wins. It's just an election and no one should lose their life over it. No one attending a political rally should leave in an ambulance or body bag after being hit by a stray bullet.
We need the Red and Blue political teams to live that reality. I'd like to think that they can. I hope they really want to. I'm not sure that's the case.
Update 7-17-24: Rhetoric hardly seems toned down. Unity seems to be a demand from "someone who never backs down." It is the Insane Red team.
