Fairytales Aren't Facts...

 

Hi!

When it comes to how people perceive the world, the lens from which they do so, is, of course, paramount.

As a country, we have a very important decision coming up at the end of the month, and there are very differing opinions on what decisions should be made. That is how democracies work, so debate is important.

I do think it's incredibly important to be fully informed about your decisions. Information that forms it should come from multiple sources.

Public record of how our representatives vote on different bills, for example. What do they support? What don't they? How do they talk about our most vulnerable? How do they plan on treating them moving forward? 

Are they able to fully embrace the position they seek. Have they been cleared, as everyone before them has, so they can receive intelligence at the level they will need to? If not, then why?

Who do they admire? With whom do they share ideology? 

There are a ton of ways to make sure we get unbiased information, but in this day and age, it does take some effort.

The algorithms feed us a stream of what we already agree with.

It's time to ask ourselves the hard questions and do our due diligence to find factual answers.

Why do I agree with the ideology of the person I want to support?

Do I actually agree with it when I know all the facts?

If I'm dead set against someone, why?

Am I still dead set after I go digging?

What is the factual track record of each?

The fairytales fed to us aren't facts. Advertisements are just that. Ads. Just like ads for new cars. The ad piques your interest, but then, just like with any big decision, you check them out. You look at reviews, the track record of the company, have a look at their ethics, you look at all of it before you commit. 

Personally, I believe we live in a country where its citizens genuinely care for each other.

I believe we live in a country where we won't watch kids go hungry, or without the help they need to thrive in education, in every aspect of health, and childcare.

I believe we live in a country driven by empathy and compassion. 

I believe we live in a country that understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity allows brilliance to come through no matter who you are, the circumstances in which you grew up, or where you come from.

I believe we live in a country that will foster strong generational leadership. Leadership that will have the education, life experience, and skill sets to take us forward in the best way possible. For that to happen, everyone needs access to the same level of opportunity. 

So, between now and the end of the month, we need to ask ourselves... and then really do our homework to answer ourselves honestly. 

Who, in this, do we want to commit our decision to, and why? 

What, in the grand scheme, big picture, are the issues that are most important to me? Why? Who addresses those in a way I can get behind?

Please don't make your decision on what you THINK you know. Find out for sure. 

There's time. 

Just leave space for change. 

Monumental decisions are being made globally right now, and they all feel just that... monumental.

Today's leaders of democracy are carrying a big responsibility, forging a path through uncertain times. We all need serious, intelligent people with experience beyond rhetoric.