**EDITED: I do welcome constructive comments on my blog but am not prone to validate comments from those who post anonymously. Hence, while I would welcome dialogue with the party who left the third comment on this post, it is obviously not possible. Remember that these comments were made by innocent children, just trying to figure it all out and just sharing their views for their own benefit, oblivious to anyone around them.....and that if the conversation of a 5-and-7 year old pair of kids would sway people in their voting stance, then maybe the stance wasn't solid or full of conviction to begin with.**
I decided to take both kids with me tonight as I voted, as I desire them to learn and internalize that voting is an important part of our responsibility as Godly citizens. So imagine when, as I was voting, the kids engaged in this discussion full-volume, with several people trying to vote around them (made me embarrassed and proud all at the same time!).
Hayden: Mom, vote for Baracko-Mamma.
Kennedy: No, Hayden. Barack Obama doesn't believe in Jesus. And he thinks it's OK to kill little babies in their mommies' bellies. We need to vote for John McCain
Hayden: Oh, Sorry. Mommy, vote for John McCain.
Kennedy: And, Buddy, it's OK because no matter who wins as our president, we know that Jesus is in charge.
Hayden: Yeah. Jesus and God and Mommy and Daddy, right?
Yes, my sweet boy. So right.
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5 comments:
:) Makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who voted for McCain. I felt like so many people were telling me that Barack Obama was a better candidate...
I am pretty scared tonight about the future of our country....
Anyway, thanks for sharing the discussion that you and your kids had about the reasons why you vote and that God is bigger than it all. :)
See you on Friday!!!
I love kids. They speak the truth!
The conversation "at full volume" was completely inappropriate. Poll oficials ask that voters leave all opinions at the door for a reason -and it's called respect.
The anonymous comment person needs a hug!! They are children for Pete's sake.
"Out of the mouths of babes comes perfected praise"
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