Despite being an ardent trump supporter, he is a good man; a fervent evangelical who follows the tenets of that group. He had no qualms about altering his faith to support a leader who has a serious deficit in humanity.
His political beliefs meet all the qualifications for a so-called “Deplorable.” I first wrote about him this past November.
I ran into him last week and he told me he is recovering from a serious illness. His doctor recommended more tests and a consultation with a specialist.
He has no insurance.
He is not able to work full time because of his illness.
Due to his reduced income, he cannot afford the extra tests or a visit to a specialist.
I did not ask him if his virulent opposition to President Obama and the affordable care act had changed.
I did not mention that now he has a pre-existing condition which is insurance-speak for you got screwed.
I wished him well and told him I am sorry for his illness.
And I am sorry.
I am sorry, he relied on tribe mentality to define his political views.
I am sorry he turned a blind eye to Trump’s total indifference to the less fortunate.
I am sorry he supports a regime that works against his best interest.
He was searching for leadership that would lead to a better life.
He is not deplorable; he is betrayed.
Categories: Biased, Unbalanced and Politically Incorrect
JoAnn Williams
I am a lifelong Southerner, short story author, and essayist. Home is Dallas, Texas.
My essays have appeared in Flash Fiction Magazine, The Dead Mule School of Southern Writing.
Let’s hope that he, and the many others like him, eventually understands who it was that betrayed him. Preferably before this coming November.
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