In response to the prompt for the week ... there's so much that could be said about politics and the candidates, the whole election process and the state of the Country in general. What effects me most is the notion of how everyone picks a side and squares off against the opposing side. It's a sad tribute to human nature in that regard. Personally, I think politics are really all a bunch of acts, what people say and do doesn't necessarilly reflect what they truly believe and what they'll do down the road [in politics], it's usually an attempt to win approval, keep peace, or avoid criticisms. However, to dismiss the election saying 'oh well,' it's a bunch of crap, the world is messed up is a lazy way-out. People need to discover what they really believe and look at the candidates both open mindedly, not looking at political parties, and analyze the candidates for judge of character: sincerity, virtue, etc... and look at knowledge, competency, and experience. Ultimately, it's all about picking the lesser of two evils. There are lots of problems in the world and not one solution, but to quit trying to make sense of what's going on in the world around us is just pathetic. It's easier not to care.