I voted today. At least I think I did. I hope it was right. The people running the polls didn’t really seem to have it together. I am glad that it was a paper ballot – You know, in case there are any discrepancies. Not that, that would ever happen!
I have voted since I was 18. I am educated. If voting is that confusing for me, I have to believe it is for many others.
I am cynical these days. This is very new to me. I use to be so optimistic. It’s not that I feel I am doomed. In fact I feel like I’m on the right path in my life. It’s just that I see more of the injustices in this world.
I am no longer protected in the small town environment. I really appreciate it though – my small town upbringing. It was a place where I felt relatively safe; where people were relatively nice to each other. My experience taught me to help others out – About community.
Here is this enormous city alienation seems to prevail. Although the city is segregated and there are smaller “communities”, it seems the number of people reinforces the alienation. In the small town rural environment there is more homogeneity and if you live there long enough everyone seems familiar.
When you are known, it seems that you are more important. People may like you or not, they may complain about you, love you, hate you but……They Know You. I think this is what helps stave off the alienation. It’s not that it doesn’t occur nor is it perfect. I just wish we could find a way to increase community here. A place where people can belong and care for each other.
A daunting task.
