. . . it will be too soon.
Those of you who live in states that were "already decided" should heave a great sigh of relief. Over the past five days, I've received more than forty automated "informational" calls for George Bush, John Kerry, and a plethora of others supporting Bush or Kerry, and then one or two for Sheriff, Dogcatcher, Soil Conservator, Groups supporting one or another constitutional amendments.
Traffic has been meesed up one way or the other nearly every day since last week with huge rolling roadblocks that parade the candidates from one place to another.
I will be glad at the end of this day regardless of outcome. We have to live with it anyway, so we simply pray for the best and move on.
I was, of course, outraged that Kerry attended Mass here in Orlando this morning and presumably received communion (on the other hand, I would have to admit that refusal at this point amounts to political grandstanding and really bad judgment.) But I'm appalled at the gall of the man continuing to flout the Church's teachings and presenting himself--he ought to be ashamed of himself.
All I can hope is that we do not repeat the election of 1800. This has been the most polarizing election to date and the divisions become deeper and more injurious with each passing day. Whoever wins, I plead with the other side saying, "Relent and learn to live with what God has wrought. Heal the division and stop the partisanship that is so relentlessly destructive."
Howdy, Mr. Riddle!
You mentioned Sen. Kerry at Mass; yesterday I heard an interview with Jeb Bush. He and George and their families went to Mass Sunday at Jeb's parish in Miami (?!) and the rest of the day George kept talking to Jeb about the wonderful parish, the excellent homily, etc. "It's all he wanted to talk about." Hopeful stuff.
Cheers -
bw