This Is On Us..........

I am appealing to every adult in the world, but, in particular those who support Donald J. Trump. 

We have a woman of colour as a running mate for the Office of the Presidency of the United States.  This is a moment of real consequence for America. 

We must make this election about issues.  It has to be about the President's record; both parties vision of the future;.  It has to be about ideas.  It has to be about qualities and attributes that your candidate has. 

It can not be about hairstyles or skirt lengths or flabby arms. 

We have to make sure that we have evolved beyond this.  And, that is on us........

We have to tell our leaders that "woman-shaming" is unacceptable in 2020.  We have enough that divides us, we can't resort to petty politics. 

I admit I have done it.  Just yesterday, I thought, "ok, now Karen Pence can quit her diet, she won't be going to an Inaugural Ball."  Yeah, it is easy to do.  That was a horrible thought I had.  Especially since I constantly ask not to be judged for my "curves"

So, I don't really care if you agree with or not, but, please judge her on her words and her record and not on the basis of being a woman. 

If this campaign gets reduced to name-calling and stereotypes, it truly is a step backward for America. 

It is up to all of us to ensure that this happens. 

Whatever happens, this much is on us. 

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