My election day Declaration of Independence and my Miranda Warning to everyone else

Freedom isn’t free if you don’t speak your mind and call out what’s wrong

This election (and beyond) I’m declaring my independence from the following:

Trying to convince the inconvincible

Trying to understand blatant lies and crazy conspiracy theories

Falling down social media rabbit holes that waste what little time we are blessed with on this good earth

Making nice to anyone who questions my patriotism, spirituality, intelligence, character and morality just because of my beliefs, philosophies, attitudes, perspectives, values, background and life experiences

Now for my Miranda Warning to everyone I encounter on election day and beyond:

I have the right to remain silent when you impose your values and attitudes just as you have the right to go silent on me.

I have the right to push back on what I find hurtful, despicable, immoral, and deceitful as you have the same right concerning me….with the understanding that we also respect each others right to silence and stay out of each others lanes should either of us chose that path.

In sum, we have the right to disagree but not be disagreeable. We agree to curtail our conversations and relationships to whatever level is palatable.

One final heads up concerning what are “relationship/communication deal breakers” so there is less confusion if I go silent or distant:

Deal breakers which are “last straws”:

Denials of…..holocausts, mass shootings, validity of the 2020 presidential election, gravity and atrocity of the violence committed at the January 6th insurrection/riot and the hateful, Nazi supporting, antisemitic march in Virginia

Going forward for myself no matter what is the outcome of the 2024 election, my focus will be less on ranting/raving and more on mission driven endeavors. I’m focusing on personal initiatives, family matters, implementing solutions and making the most of what for me is probably the fourth quarter of this game of life. I’m recommending this strategy for everyone for a better nation and a more meaningful, productive life.

As always, I welcome constructive feedback and for details concerning my social commentary and solution-oriented suggestions, check out my website at www.dunnwriteswell.com