Conservatives have more fun
THIS MONTH the Pew Research Center released a poll that said Republicans are happier than Democrats. If you are thinking it's because we currently occupy the White House, you would be wrong. Republicans have been happier even when a Democrat was in the White House.
Could it be that we conservatives have a more positive world view? How about a more positive national view? A more positive view of religion? A more positive view of our careers? A more positive view of the future?
It would be difficult to consider yourself happy if you are convinced your country consists of imperialist occupiers trying to take over the world. But if you realize the true road to freedom happens when democracies lead to thriving societies, you're feeling pretty good right now.
Let's think about the environment. Liberals believe we've ruined the earth and it's just a matter of time before it is uninhabitable. By now, if you are a liberal, you're really depressed. In reality the United States is a model for the world and has some of the best air and water quality of any industrialized nation.
Finally, let's talk about self esteem. Republicans, in general, are proud of who they are and what they believe in. The Democrats on the other hand have a difficult time even defining their party's platform.
We have a choice each morning we're lucky enough to open our eyes. We can look at our lives and society in a positive manner and work toward making a better world for our children or we can endlessly dwell on every negative aspect of life we've ever witnessed.
I know which one will make me a happier person.
LINDA GOSSELIN
Hamilton 