November 7, 2000: North Carolina can burn in hell

Take from me God, this anger generated by mans greed, the purchased decisions, the sold out backbones and the dollars and cents without a clue. Take from me my inner self, the willingness to be part of this generation, my desire to continue to learn through listening and each vow to help the sick. Oh God, let it all die in my arms for each has been given away. Take from me oh Lord, not my votes or decisions not to settle but my last breath of air.

The Presidential election that pitted George W against Al Gore and the state of North Carolina wouldn’t let me write in a candidate. My full right to vote was taken away because of rules written by Republicans and Democrats who fill our law making chambers with words that do nothing but order people to believe and follow the commandments of their religious ways of leadership.