Myopic America

Image by Stitch via FlickrI'm amazed at the shallowness of people today. It appears that they sling mud on people with views that are opposing to theirs for the sake of slinging mud. But is anyone really looking at the big picture? Why are people being so myopic?

I'm talking about the current mud-sling du jour between the Democrats, Republicans and media regarding the call for Representative Anthony Weiner and the responsive recount of Senator David Vitter's misconduct. Really folks? Are you that shallow that you cannot look beyond and see the deeper meaning?

What bothers me more than who is doing what in which party is the basic lack of morals and values on any side. We elect these officials to act in the best interests of our country. We elect them to lead. This type of immoral behavior has existed for centuries in various levels and ways; typically behind closed doors or hidden by pay-offs. 

Today social media is shedding light on the true character - or lack thereof - with people in our society. With this new outlet, nobody is immune to the discovery about who they really are inside. 

Think about it. If our elected officials are so naive to think they can get away with their "indiscretions," what else are they trying to get away with as they "lead" or "represent" this country?!

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