Political Rant.

I am beyond sick and tired of the political banter going back and forth on my social networking sites. I'm not a "Super-Political Person," but consider this an open letter from a regular 'ol "unaffiliated" joe who is already tired of this election:

Dear Democrats and Republicans,

Bashing your opposing party does absolutely nothing. Seriously. I mean, what, exactly, are you hoping to accomplish by putting down every single quote from the opposing party and taking every quote from your party as true?

Are you hoping to convert Republicans to the Democratic party (or vice versa)? I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's going to be a rare occurrence if that happens. Ever. And even if it did, I bet that posting lame links on Facebook aren't what did it.

Are you hoping to sway an Independent/Unaffiliated vote? Because let me tell you, from personal experience, all you've done is made me even more determined to never affiliate myself with EITHER party.

I'm so sick of it.

The Democrats throw every stinking quote and shortcoming from the Republican party back in their faces, overanalyze it and practically proclaim that their party would never do anything that outrageous.

The Republicans scrutinize everything the Democrats do, call them un-American and athiests, and practically proclaim that they are next to God.

• I'm Christian. I do believe that this country was built on faith and that it was a good thing. But we also built this country for the freedom of religion. I believe that goes for Christianity, Muslims, athiests and everything in between.
• I don't think that because I am Christian, I should be shunned or quieted. If I'm respecting your belief/lack of beliefs, I think you should respect mine.
• I believe in the sanctity of marriage. But I don't think it's my business or my place to tell two men or two women that they can't love each other. Because I'm a Christian, I'm also told not to judge others, but instead, to love them.
• I believe that my money should be my money. If I work hard, I think I should be able to do what I choose with my money. Not the government.
• I think ethics are extremely important in a public position, regardless of the capabilities the person has as a politician. If I don't respect you as a person, I'm not going to take you seriously as a political figure.
• I believe that no one should have a say with what I do with my body, especially the government. Every situation and person is different. There is no "one solution fits all" with pro-life and pro-choice situations.  
• I don't think the government has the right to tell me I may or may not use a gun if I feel the need to protect my home and family (this is a new one for me, but when it stares you in the face, it hops you off the fence in a hurry). If someone comes into my home uninvited , I will do what it takes to protect myself and the ones around me.
• I believe that everyone has the right to religion or not have religion.

In conclusion, what I really want from this country right now is the option for C) None of the above on the ballot in November. Maybe America needs to take a breather for a year or two and go looking a little harder for suitable candidates to run this country.

*off soapbox*