I’ve found that most people are very entrenched about their political views so there is no reason to get into a circuitous argument. I’m writing this piece to hopefully generate some thought and reflection.

I have friends who say they support the values of Democrats. However, based on their actions, I see them supporting these values when applied to other people and not themselves.

Take the subject of taxes as an example. I have friends who support all these ideas of the government providing free this or that but when it’s time for them to pay their taxes, they look for any way possible to weasel out of paying their share. It all sounds great until they have to pay.

Another example is on healthcare. I know people that support Obamacare but never had to experience what it’s like to deal with it for themselves because they have other coverage. I personally lost my health insurance because it did not comply with Obamacare requirements and now I pay more than double what I used to pay for health insurance.

It amazes me to hear people speak so passionately about their views only to have a double standard when it applies to themselves. I don’t have an issue with someone just because they have a different opinion than me. I respect the fact that they care enough to have a strong stance if they believe it is best for our country. The issue I have is with people who talk a lot but then don’t back it up with their own actions.