Recently, a viral video has surfaced on the web from a 1964 presidential ad campaign for Lyndon Johnson. In the video, a proclaimed republican talks about the republican nominee at the time, Senator Barry Goldwater. The republican discussed how Goldwater was receiving support from strange groups, such as the Klu Klux Klan. The republican told the camera how he was sincerely terrified of his party’s nominee, and that he would not show support for the nominee in the election.

I find myself in a similar situation 52 years later in our present day election cycle. Donald J. Trump seems to be steam-rolling through the Republican primary and is likely to win the nomination unless a brokered convention happens at the GOP National Convention in July.

Now let me give you a quick glimpse of political views. I consider myself a part of a new young Republican movement sweeping across the party. I believe in economically conservative values that encourage generally lower taxes and spending across the board, as well as dealing with the national debt as a top priority. I believe in a well-funded military that helps supports not only the freedom of our nation and our allies but also supports the thousands of jobs surrounding our country’s military. As being socially liberal, I believe that gay marriage is a right that should be protected in our country. I have no say in the abortion rights debate, for I cannot impose my own morals on a woman’s right to choose. Climate change is also a real and present danger to our country that we should address soon before the damage becomes a major burden on the world.

Now let me tell what I don’t believe in. I do not believe we should ban any specific ethnic or religious group of people from entering our country. Mr. Trump believes that this is necessary for the time being, but I find it morally appalling that such an idea would be proposed in a nation that claims to defend the rights of all men and women. It is unconstitutional in nature, and just the proposal itself harms how we are perceived in the world.

I don’t believe in the deportation of millions of honest working people from our country. Although I support creating a stronger border, we must use reason and morality in determining what to do with the illegal immigrants that enter our country. These are real people who have come from places of real struggle, and so we need to treat them with respect. I would support amnesty for non-criminal migrants who have already entered our country, and create a system where the migrants could pay taxes and work towards becoming citizens. To tear families apart as you strip millions of people away from the country is both logistically difficult and morally deplorable.

As a president, one must know how to govern and act as the leader of the free world. I do not believe Trump has the right temperament or attitude to work with opponents of his proposals, whether they would be Republicans or Democrats. He is infamous for name-calling his opponents, such as calling Mitt Romney a “loser” and a “choke artist” after the former Republican nominee came out against Trump, as well as noting that former candidate Carly Fiorina was “ugly” as he stated how he “couldn’t look at that face." I’m not asking our future president to be flamboyantly nice to opponents, but I mean come on, show some restraint.

Finally, Mr. Trump did not openly come out against white supremacy on national television. Renown KKK leader, David Duke, recently endorsed Trump and encouraged members of the KKK to vote for Trump as well. When asked about it on CNN, Trump would refuse to denounce this endorsement and white supremacy live on the air. He would go on later to denounce the Klan, but only after strong backlash from the interview. It should not have to take you time to denounce white supremacy and other racial perceptions when asked, especially if you wish to win my vote for president.

I am ashamed of the Republican party for allowing this charade to go on for so long. If I was given the choice in who to pick from the Republican primary pool of candidates, I would suggest John Kasich. Kasich appears to be genuine and soft-spoken in nature and seems to have the ability to work well with members of the Democratic Party. Moderate Republicans who are open to social change, and yet economically conservative, would be an ideal match for this country, in my opinion.

I could live with a Clinton presidency, but I still do not trust her enough to vote for her in the election. And as much as Bernie is a nice guy, I do not think higher spending and taxation will do this country any good. I can promise you this: if Donald J. Trump wins the nomination for the Republican Party, I will be voting for a third party candidate this election. Hopefully my vote, as well as the countless other moderate republicans in my shoes, will send a message to the rest of the party that candidates like Donald Trump will not be tolerated.