[Baltimore Sun] How elections do impact everyday life (and why all should vote) | READER COMMENTARY
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In his recent column, “Armstrong Williams: Politics is a sideshow” (Oct. 4), Armstrong Williams, part-owner of The Baltimore Sun, offers up a Sunday sermon for all. Unfortunately, he claims that the election has no bearing on our lives. As he puts it, children will still go to school, weddings will still take place, gravity works and Taylor Swift will still perform. Oh, and God will continue to be the peacemaker. He claims that we have nothing to concern ourselves with in this election.
Folks, I believe in God, but honestly, there is no link between God and the upcoming election. God does not get a vote.
Williams claims school lessons will remain the same. Yes, children will still attend school, but what will they be allowed to learn? School lessons have changed. Just think of Florida and all the books taken out of libraries.
Marriages will still take place, but who will be allowed to walk down the aisle?
I would never rely on God to provide us with a strong military. I would never rely on God to provide educational opportunities for our citizens. But, most of all, I would not rely on God to develop laws so that our society works for all its citizens. That is the responsibility of good government.
So, please vote! Which candidate is elected will determine the policies that will impact our lives. I am not concerned about eternity, but rather in the here and now.
— Louise Laurence, Baltimore
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