But those weren't the main events that held my attention this week (well, they did, but they weren't important). This week saw the re-election of President Obama. This Friday, I am continuing my Friday series of celebrating things that make life worth living, and today, it's Democracy. It is amazing to see people motivated and moved by ideas and truly involved in creating a future worth living in. Of course I could go into Super PACs, attack ads, apathetic voters, divided government, and all that jazz, but I'm not going to. At the risk of sounding idealistic, I am incredibly lucky to be a citizen of a country where decisions are made by the people and for the people. I can vote (not yet, but I will next time), criticize my government, and express my thoughts freely. It's astounding that in the chaotic, violent history of humanity, there is a system of government like democracy, that has established rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
So in conclusion: 'MURICA!
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