Love Thy Neighbor or Not Kathy Polich

Love Thy Neighbor, or Not....

By Kathy Polich

I have been feeling a bit nostalgic this week. I guess you could call it “missing my glory days.” Forgive me if this turns into one of those “back in the good, old days” rants. I cannot stop thinking about being back in my good, old days and I am going to tell you why.

When I was a kid, things were not perfect. There was crime, drugs, terrorists, and war. I can remember being in 5th grade at Aileen Roat Elementary right here in Gallup and doing a nuclear bomb drill. We put our desks sideways and hid behind them. I remember thinking to myself, “This is dumb; we will all be a pile of goo if they nuke us!” I remember being at Gallup Mid when the superintendent of the schools was shot. I could give you countless examples of events that were horrific and scary. Now you are wondering why is she missing those times? As I wade through social media and the news, my mind is inundated with images and stories

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Here is the thing, thirty years ago, I didn’t know what political party my best friend’s parents were. I did not know what they believed regarding issues like gun control, abortion, etc. Maybe that is the case because I never asked. Maybe I never asked because I was taught a few simple rules. More than once, I heard my grandma say, “Never ask someone who they voted for or how much money they make. Do not criticize someone over their religious beliefs!” I took that to heart. One of my hobbies is observing people. Truth be told, it has not been much fun lately. I have watched people, who have loved each other as friends, cousins, and coworkers, suddenly disengage because they overshare their views!

Here is a politically incorrect and unapologetic scenario that I pen with love for all I encounter, even if we do not agree. Maybe someday I will see you at my gay friend’s wedding. I believe everyone should have the right to be as happily divorced as I am. If you sit next to me, I am probably exercising my second amendment right to carry. If my undocumented friend is sitting on the other side, I will hug her and ask her about her family. If it comes up, I will tell her how much I want border security, to keep her babies as well as mine safe! After the wedding, I will probably go to work on my second job, thankful to have it! In between running my kids to sports, and taking care of our 4H animals, we will serve others. Not because we are taxed into it, or forced into it, but just because we love our neighbors!

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you do not agree, I will not be offended. I promise I will not insult you on my social media!