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Wed 2 Mar, 2016 11:02 am
So my mom and I rarely get along. I just turned 18 and this morning I registered to vote by myself. I registered to vote democrat because there is only one candidate I like and that happens to be his party. However, my mom is a republican and wants me to vote republican as well. If I tell her I voted democrat she'll be angry with me and I don't want to start another argument, but if I lie and say I registered republican, there shouldn't be any problem. I know God says lying is wrong and I much rather please him than my mother, but I really don't want to upset her again. I don't know what to do. Help!
@missmusical,
It is absolutely no one else's business how you vote and that includes your mother.
I can't imagine how someone was raised who would ask someone else how they vote - let alone think they can tell them how to vote. It boggles my mind.
If your mother presses you, simply confirm that you registered or voted and change the subject.
@missmusical,
Suck it up and tell her the truth if it means so much to you.
Have an actual discussion with your mother about your choice and why you think it's better for the country.
@maporsche,
The problem is there is no such thing as a discussion in my house. It's either mindless conversation or an argument. No in betweens. The last time my mother and I had a 'discussion' on politics she got physical. It's not as simple as it seems.
@missmusical,
Then say nothing and change the subject. We have a secret ballot in this country for a reason.
PS If your mother is getting physical with you, then you've got issues that go far beyond political disagreements.
@missmusical,
Even an atheist like me knows that ' not telling lies' is not one of the specific Ten Commandments, but 'honoring your father and mother' is !
@missmusical,
I don't think you did anything wrong. You are protecting your privacy, and more importantly you did the right thing.
If you vote Republican, God will never forgive you.
@fresco,
Actually, not bearing false witness (a type of lie) is in the Ten C's. But I agree, the generic 'don't lie' is not in there.
To lie if you are in danger and if you don't damage by it the creation - human
beings and the nature - is possible .
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