A Pet Peeve.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people complain with no intention of suggesting a solution to the problem.

Sure, there's a certain relief in venting to someone about something frustrating. But after you vent, you move on. You let out your emotion and regain the ability to solve the problem or move past it. When you are faced with a real problem and you constantly complain and think about how frustrating it is, it's poisonous. It isn't good for your mental health or the health of those who listen to you complain.

Some things aren't as simple as Shia Lebouf makes them seem, sure. Not everyone can just do it, because some problems are much more complicated. But to earn credibility and for people to want to care or listen to your problems, you must take steps to try to solve those problems yourself too.

I think we see this with a lot of politicians as the 2016 election heats up. Some of the people running to lead our country seem to talk a lot and not say much. They sound like they're trying to meet the word count minimum for an essay. I don't yet have a certain political view to assert because it's difficult to decide who I would vote for. I agree with the opinions of multiple candidates, but which one of them will truly act and make the best decisions for the country I call home? A lot of the debates just sound like rich people complaining, and the applause they receive is from people who already agree. They are applauded for repeating what their supporters already believe. Of course, whoever is elected should match the views of our country. Politicians must assert their views strongly so people can side with them. But candidates should be elected because they are smart, open-minded and ready to solve problems for millions of people.

Prove to me that you are determined to solve problems for our country, not just talk about them. Then, and only then, will you have my vote.

Stay awesome,
Claire