We are in a political season here in the USA and the rhetoric and war of words is reaching a fever pitch it seems. People who feel passionate about one thing or another will advance their arguments by picking fights with those who believe and feel differently from them. In all disclosure I do comment on posts from people who I disagree with but I don’t think I have ever posted anything on an individuals Facebook to pick a fight with anyone. People mix their politics and religion into a cocktail of confrontation where they feel like they have to advance their cause even when it means fracturing friendships.

I live in a very homogeneous part of the world where most folks are of one political, religious and socioeconomic class. If you aren’t of that type then usually you are looked at strangely. Free thought and independence is not always in abundance in the American South. Granted its better than it used to be but there is a long way to go for those who are on the outside of that archetype.

All I was doing today was doing my days work and someone goes and ruins it with a Facebook post on my timeline. I hope to have a better day ahead. Let’s see how it goes.