Vote for Hope

There are two ways to approach the world: with fear or with hope.

For the past eight years, we have allowed ourselves to be ruled by fear.

Fear that our enemies will get us.
Fear of losing our freedom.
Fear of change we can't control.

When we react with fear, we lose sight of our goals.

We build barricades to keep out the enemy - and wall ourselves in.
We hoard our wealth - and keep it from doing its job.
We hold onto a lifestyle that's driving us into the ground.

Fear leads to secrecy and lies and justification of evil deeds.

When we act with hope, we acknowledge our fear - but are able to take meaningful steps to meet it head on.

In the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

Today is Election Day. Listen carefully to our potential leaders. Are they offering a message of empowerment and hope - or are they doing their best to strike fear into the hearts of the people?

I'm going to the polls now to vote for hope - and hope for change.