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It seems the recent elections have caused some anger, heightened emotions and disagreements among many Americans.
Most should agree, however—at least, according to the official results—that the country has a roughly equal split. The total votes for the Republican and the Democratic candidates ended up fairly close to one another. No matter how much a voter dislikes the opposing candidate, accept the idea that millions of Americans voted for their ticket.
Some call their political enemies ugly names in order to discredit everything they stand for, sometimes as a deflection of the real issues at hand. Not all who voted for the Republican incumbent are racists, conspiracy theorists, white supremacists and rednecks. Not all who voted for the Democratic challenger are socialists intent upon destroying free enterprise and liberty, baby killers, cheaters and supporters of the swampy establishment elite.
Perhaps try and understand the other side beyond the insults. You may learn something. It may help craft your message in a way that appeals to the reasoning of others.
As of now, Americans can say what they wish. However, a definite movement opposes the rights of free speech, the press, religion, petitioning the government and assembly. A recent study—conducted by the Knight Foundation, Gallup and the Freedom Forum, and recently shared by the Free Speech Center at MTSU—indicated that about 29 percent of respondents said they believe the First Amendment’s rights go too far, an assertion quite alarming to supporters of free expression.
The Pulse has started to see an increase of events for the community calendar and concert listings.
Both Barrels presented a great Motorama in January in Wilson County. So many people are quite ready to gather for fun times with those who share similar interests.
I continue to try and take steps to keep my immunity and strength at a high level, while still living life and going to see people.
How many of the places in this month’s local dining roundup have you enjoyed? Murfreesboro has some excellent spots, on that listing and beyond.
Many local restaurants have begun to see crowds and sales return close to pre-Corona levels. Many others need your support, though, if you want to see them survive. If there’s a local business that you appreciate, show your support without delay.
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