The End.
But not really, because, of course, I have a lot say.
This new "let's drive cars into crowds" thing is just so wrong. If you ever, for any reason, said that a driver should run someone over, anyone for any reason, you are part of the problem. You caused this mess. I remember back in January when so many people just wanted to run over protestors. I heard it, I read it. What the hell were you thinking?! So, your route to work is blocked by a peaceful protest. I'm sure they had a permit and I'm sure there are alternate routes you can take. There was no excuse then and there's no excuse now. Look at what has happened! A beautiful person has died, she gave her life standing up for others, standing up for people that have to deal with the hatred on a daily basis.
I don't want to take my kids out anywhere because who knows when some idiot may decide to drive down a freaking sidewalk. Thank you for putting that damn idea in their heads.
And what the hell is this?
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
He can't even do what is necessary HERE, at HOME. Why is saying he will do whatever is necessary somewhere else? I think he needs to focus on his own house first.
Which leads me to other rant, and warning. If you are okay with the KKK, if you are okay with Nazi crap, then you are not okay with me. Hate is a hard line for me and it's up to you whether you cross it or not. You either shove that mess deep, deep to the back of your closet and don't ever let it out or just say good-bye now. I won't have it around me. There is no room for hate in my life. I am fully prepared to cut ties with anyone, anyone, that displays that stuff. While we're on it, if LGBTQ is an issue for you and you can't accept someone for how they are, let's just end it now. That is also a hard line for me.
My brain is just on overload these days. I can't keep up with all of this negative. It's a sucky way to live for sure, and I hate that my kids are inheriting this mess. I hate that our country has moved so backwards. It never occurred to me that I would have real, in the moment, examples of civil rights, of equality, of hate, to use in teaching my children. It's been interesting as it coincides with my youngest son's history lessons. It is, as is everything, a teachable moment, but history is literally coming alive for us every day because apparently we didn't learn from the past as we were supposed to. I hope, with all my heart, that this stuff dies down soon. This momma can't take much more.