I spent several hours this week watching The Presidents on the History Channel. If I learned anything, it was that among the last 44 Presidents, we’ve had a couple of real doozies. 
And America survived. 
We had a president that divided us to the point that the next one dealt with a civil war. 
And America survived. 
We had individuals who were corrupt, who were womanizers, who were stupid, lazy, completely ineffective. 
And America survived. 
Our current election forced us to experience two candidates who participated in one of the most negative campaigns ever…forced us to look at media (ALL media) with a jaundiced eye…forced us to endure arguments on social media, where discussion, discourse, and censure went out the window. 
Everyone is nervous about this election. Everyone believes that if their candidate doesn’t win, we’re going to hell in a hand basket. 
At the end of all the hub bub, once all the votes are cast, the sun will still come up tomorrow. 
And America WILL survive. 
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all.