As the election results for 2016 have finally rolled in, there is an overwhelming amount of hate and sadness that seems to have been amplified by the outcome of this election. As I walked to class on the day the results came in, the atmosphere of the campus felt much different. I could see the sadness in the eyes of those who had hoped for a different outcome. This election really seemed to have taken such a huge toll on the American public this year. Regardless of the outcome or who you choose to support, we will be alright and we will come out of this stronger than ever.
So many people and families have been torn apart by this election, and it greatly saddens me. No, not everyone will always get along and not everyone will always agree with each other. That's life. It's just the fact that this election seems to have really brought out the worst in some people, and that's not okay. Many people got what they were hoping for on election day, but several others also did not. It's understandable that people would get angry over the results, but that is no means for violence. Regardless of who you support, we should not use hateful language and violence towards one another, because it will literally solve nothing. While it may be difficult to understand the opposing side, whichever it may be, we should at least try to be as civil with one another as possible. We will accomplish nothing if we are constantly throwing insults at one another and acting out. This is one nation as a whole, so it's important that we all learn to work together in the end.
The winning candidate may surprise some of us, who knows. Only time will tell that. Until then, each one of us needs to keep our heads up and take each day as it comes. The amount of hate and violent words that I've witnessed over just the past couple of days is absolutely absurd. Why should we have to live in a world ruled by hate? Things may seem to be at their worst for many of us now, but that doesn't mean that they can't get better or improve.
In this difficult time, we should try to work together as much as possible, because this country will get nowhere if we don't. We are all humans, and not everyone of us will share the exact same views. Instead of tearing more people apart, maybe the results of this election will bring people together. Instead of letting hate overcome us, maybe we should let reason and kindness take over. Whether you're happy or not with the results, we can still lift each other up and be civil. Don't worry America, we've got this.
