More and more, I'm hearing from people that are just planning on leaving the country in November. Some have mentioned New Zealand, others Canada, and still others Switzerland.
All across this country people of good conscience are voting not for who they think is best for the country, but for whom they think will cause the least amount of damage. The masses allow themselves to be distracted by smaller issues without examining the larger philosophical issues at play.
Think for a second. Does George Bush inspire your confidence? Does John Kerry? And what then after them? President Wolfowitz? Madame President Hillary? Does the field of those who would lead make you think that this country will be better when they leave office?
Maybe I'm just being pessimistic. Maybe my friends more so than I, as they start to look at their options overseas. I frankly don't want to think about. It's not typically for me to run from an issue, and I love this country. It feels traitorous to leave this country, but if my rights continue to be eroded, or more and more draconian laws get passed, if the people in power continue to ignore their oath to protect and defend the Constitution and preserve our freedoms, I might have to pack up my family, vanish in the night, and join the Kiwis of New Zealand.
I hear New Zealand is beautiful. I was just in Switzerland last weekend, actually, and although it is a beautiful country, filled with lovely and friendly people, a warning to anyone considering it: it is extremely EXPENSIVE there. Not for just the tourists, but for the residents, as well. Although, the people enjoy a high standard of living, they need to in order to afford it! Just a thought...not trying to dissuade anyone from going there. Me, I would consider Wales, Scotland, or even England if I'm getting out...and mind you, I can't say that everyone leaving sounds like a terribly bad idea. Coming from this military man. :-)