Politics, and familiar people.

I keep getting invitations from people that I know on Facebook to go join them in the streets to protest for Occupy Tampa among other things. I just got one last night about going to protest the Republican debate that is going to be held at my school on Monday.

Although I may look like your average college student who fights against the government, I am not. I am actually Independent/Conservative, which I proudly tell people if they so ask. However, when I tell someone that I am an Independent/Conservative, and they become rude about it by telling me to “get off the sidewalk” or not to “idly stand by” I’m a little offended. I am not idly standing by. Those who pay no attention to what any political figure is saying (good or bad) and do not vote are those who idly stand by. Just as you go and protest what YOU believe in, I am doing the same by going to listen to what the Republican candidates have to say. 

I do not disagree that the government is corrupt, or that sometimes decisions are made that do not appease everyone in the country. I pride myself in being a person who can listen to what people of another political standpoint believe in, while also taking into consideration what they’re saying. I’m hurt that people cannot do the same for others. 

As for the specifics of my beliefs, I will keep them to myself. I personally am proud of those beliefs. Until you’re aware of my standpoint on certain topics, don’t assume you know.

With that being said, instead of protesting the debate, I will be watching it.