Farewell, Obama; Congratulations, Trump

Once again, the coin of politics has landed on the other side. One of the greatest aspects of our system of government is that we manage to do so with almost no bloodshed. There are many places around the world even today who would desperately like to say the same thing. Although people rave and rant with each transition that "this time everything is going to fall apart," we manage to keep going, hopefully a bit wiser with each step.

I am not excited about the new administration, but I've been continually disappointed by our government for quite a while now. So far, no matter who is in power, I feel that some of my beliefs and ideals are ignored (if not trampled and crushed). Still, there are few people who would agree with all of my political beliefs; I can't really expect one of them to take office.

I won't ask those who hate our new president to stop hating him (although hatred does lead to suffering) any more than I would ask those who love our new president to get a private room (although some of the gushing does nauseate me a bit). Instead, I ask everyone to remember that the coin continues to flip sides from election to election. Continue to fight for the causes that you believe in no matter which side is up at the moment.