Well yet another social gathering where I was the lone liberal. Yep, dessert featured hit the liberal piñata. However, this time facts not candy fell out and I got real loud.
Yep, apparently caring about social issues, herd immunity, and healthcare just isn't smart. The guys all condescendingly informed me that Clinton didn't erase the deficit, that the Rebublicans are only kidding about banning abortion, and there is no war on woman. And by the way how could I defend planned parenthood?
Well I spewed. I had facts, I had a medical perspective, and I REFUSED TO BACK DOWN. I will not apologize for caring about people. I will not apologize for being a woman. I will not apologize for supporting and helping people get a leg up. I will not apologize for an organization that helps women in need along with critical medical research.
When they went on to support Cheney I lost it. I think I mentioned his heart was smaller than the Grinch before it grew. I believe I compared him to the amoral banker in It's A Wonderful Life. I do know that I actually stood up and got really, really loud.
And then I made my closing statement. I told them the only way this hand would pull the lever for a Republican is if you ripped it off me, beat me to death, and took it into the polls with you. And then you better put a stake through my heart to make sure I don't come back after you.
I will never quit believing that government can help people. I will never stop supporting candidates that have empathy. I am proud to be called a liberal and an optimist. And I will do everything I can to make sure the next president will be a democrat. And I will be really really loud.