enough to change

i am chinese from taiwan.

for many of you who do not follow Taiwanese politics, that statement hardly means anything. but for the few who do, it reveals so much.

that single comment will tell you with 95% confidence that my family is from Northern Taiwan, most likely from the city of Taipei. it discloses part of my family history. but above all else, that single comment announces, without equivocation, my political views and alliances.

saturday, the coming night hours on this side of the Pacific, marks the presidential election in my country of origin. much is on the line, and i cannot but feel that a certain candidate must win. so, tonight as i am unwinding with my usual Friday night routine, i will be wondering, as my parents watch with much anticipation, if enough is really enough.