Once again I was on my computer. From class to class I went in that virtual environment. Today I thought, I don't even really know many of my students. I only know what I can figure out through interactions online. We even held our freshmen review meetings and a Nationals interview online. We've learned to adapt to interacting online and working from afar. Listening to the news, I worried about the the political climate that exists even more. People in positions fit to serve the American people are treading on dangerous territory. Even if it's just to position themselves to keep the support gained, it's creating an even more divisive message and a sign that we once again will face a roadblock in our government. Who knows, maybe they can work together, but the election in Georgia seems too important to just sit and watch. At the very least, having a 50/50 split would mean that it would only take one senator of good conscious to switch votes in order to avoid a takeover for either side. I don't have as much faith in our Congress, but I do believe there are still those who will place good decisions over partisan votes. In addition, the decision to take part in working for this election has to do with the abuse of the position from the current senators in the state. Only time can tell if Ossoff and Warnock are better than the current two, but I do know that the ones currently in place have not always looked out for the people of Georgia. As an independent, I haven't really engaged myself in the campaign process although I constantly analyze information about candidates and on goings in the political sphere. However, I think it's time that I throw my hat into the ring here and there when I see candidates who are needed. While some have considered "moving to Georgia" temporarily to help with the election, parachuting is not often effective and that money could be used to support the candidates. In addition, if this pandemic taught us anything, we know that there is still some effectiveness in working from afar. I don't wish this to be permanent, but for now, I can make due, even though it would be nice to meet and work with all my students in person. One day that chance will come, but for now, I'll do what I can working from afar.
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