character matters

I have been fairly disillusioned with my fellow Americans for almost a decade. So much division, hate on both sides, etc. Everyone is pointing fingers at "them" without realizing that 

WHEN YOU POINT THE FINGER, THERE ARE THREE FINGERS POINTING BACK AT YOU.

Beyond that, there are scores of implications that republicans are backward, uneducated, the party of hate and racism, while painting democrats as better educated and morally superior. There are plenty of forward thinking, well-educated people, as well as hateful, elitist and corrupt people in both parties. I do agree that the president sets the nation's tone overall, and given the current ugliness and lack of respect on all fronts in our current society, perhaps with Donald Trump's exit both the republican party and the country as a whole will be better off. But it makes me sad that the best either side can do is offer up an Old White Guy with racist tendencies and questionable character to choose from. Not that one's age, gender, or race should determine the outcome, but, if it did, then Kamala Harris is the only deciding factor, and look how it [barely] landed. 

It is commendable that in Joe Biden's address after the projection, he said "It's time to lower the temperature." I fully support that statement, but good luck with that, Mr. President Elect. 

It is remarkable that this was the highest voter turnout for a presidential election in over 100 years. That gives me hope, that people do care. But really, The President is a figurehead in a far off office. What I wish would happen, here, is that there is the same, or better, turn out to vote for mayors and city council members. Because those folks decide things that have a lot more impact on your life. You can keep up with your city council and the items on their agenda, so you're at least aware of how they want to shape your community. So if you don't know the name of the council member who represents the district you live in, go find out. Google it! 

Please don't underestimate how much YOU can impact your community. You can volunteer for things you believe in, and enjoy doing. Government, and how your area functions, really shouldn't come from afar, that's not how it's supposed to work. So whether your presidential candidate won or lost, whatever finger of judgement you're pointing at the other side, maybe take those three fingers pointing back at you and find three positive ways you can impact the place you live. That is how we will really make America great. That, and acknowledging how this guy feels in the video below. Think about it, America. Who do we really want to BE?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eMoCW1Pq54&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1JLSLC3nP_8CJgvw00qhR8PipNSrIKVkypYgNReqy6nrt0bal2y12VYuA