So...A majority of American voters chose the shameful option of contempt and recklessness over optimism and inclusivity in yesterday's presidential election.
Initially, I was going to write about the first earworm that came to my mind, the outro to ELO's "It's Over." Then, I thought, "'Darkness' by The Police is looming large in my mind, as well, and it also fits the occasion."
This morning, however, I've thought repeatedly about a more obscure tune played on WMRY during its eclectic rock days in the late '80s. "Raise Yourself" by Jasmine is about the Equal Rights Amendment and how to react when people don't support your agenda. It reminds listeners that even when you're on the losing side, one's compassionate, inclusive ideals are still the correct ones and that they shouldn't stop fighting the good fight.
If nothing else, on a depressing day like today, it's at least somewhat comforting to remember that even though my preferred candidate lost last night's election, my ideals are still the correct ones--and that a great many Americans agree with me.
