Never in my life have I seen such hatred and blame. To see that it is coming from the people in my country is repulsive. I do not care whether you are a republican, democrat, libertarian, or believe that monkeys should take over the government; there is absolutely no reason to have so much hate in your heart.
Let us remember that Donald Trump is ONE person. He is ONE man. Yes, he is now the President of the United States starting in January, but why are people giving him so much power? Do you honestly believe that he is in charge of shaping and molding people's behavior, attitude, and well-being? News flash: that is our job as human beings. We are in charge of our actions and our words, and it is about time Americans be responsible for their own actions. The President is not in control of how we grow up to be or how we treat others. I have seen so much blame, faulting, and finger pointing to the point that is sickens me. Since when is up to someone else how we are? The answer is: NEVER.
An argument I continue to hear is "how are we supposed to raise our children to be decent human beings when they hear Trump's remarks on television?" I will go ahead and answer this for you. YOU are responsible for how you mold your children. If you want them to grow up to be compassionate people, then create a household of compassion. I honestly do not remember a single thing I heard from any president when I was a little girl. I was too busy being a kid playing with my friends, going to school and learning my ABC's; not listening to an old man on the news that used to bore me as a child.
I guarantee you that parents, teachers, coaches, friends, faith and other family members have much more of an affect on how your children will be raised that the President. I do not feel that my character was based on men who have run our country for the past 20 years, but rather the people I was surrounded by day-to-day. My compassion, work-ethic, morals, dreams, and perseverance came from everyone but the Presidents, to be honest with you. Does that mean the President shouldn't strive to be a decent role model? Of course he should - but do not give him the power to mold you or your children. Anyone who is in the public spotlight should strive to have integrity, but they should not have the power to shape our hearts and minds. By believing that Trump has to power to do all this, you are actually giving him that power and setting the example that you depend on others for who you become. We can choose who our mentors and role models are. There are celebrities out there who have done some awful things, but instead of rioting and shaming people for liking them, we simply choose not to look up to them and go on with our lives.
Who you are does not depend on anyone but yourself, and God (or any other faith you believe in - as religions do create foundations for people). I promise that your family, peers, and anyone you surround yourself with day-to-day will create much more of an impact on who you are, but it all comes down to this: you are in charge of who you are. It is your choice. You are free to choose who you look up to, and who you don't.
Trump is our President. I understand and empathize with those who are grieving about this, but it is time to accept that he will be taking office. Give him a chance. Rioting, blaming, and promoting hatred will not change a damn thing. Let us stop acting like children, and be more like united AMERICANS. These riots have turned into a publicity stunt. They are no longer for the sake of people wanting to make a change; they are now an excuse to throw a tantrum and "make a point". It is un-american to destroy properties, block freeways, and whatever else these "rioters" decide to do. Guess what these tantrums are changing? Nothing.
Let us remember we are so fortunate to live in a country that gives us so much freedom. Whether you like who is President or not, you have the freedom to peacefully riot and cause unnecessary chaos in this country. How humble America is to fight so hard for our rights and freedom, all while giving you the right to disrespect it. How fortunate we are to not get acid thrown on us for speaking out of turn, or sending off young girls because boys are more use to our country. These situations are real and repulsive, but we do not have that in our country. Do you see the problem here? We are so fortunate to live in this country, yet look how we are acting. Countries who have zero freedom and independence are probably looking at us like we are crazy and ungrateful because that is exactly how some are acting.
Please, for the sake of our country, stop blaming. Stop unfriending people on Facebook and in real life because you disagree with their views. We are all from different backgrounds and have the beliefs and values we have for a reason; it is not your duty to change them. Stop being crude, ungrateful, and insensitive to others. Please start being kind, sensitive, empathetic, and loving.
Majority of Trump supporters are not racist, and majority of Clinton supporters are not criminals. I have friends that make up of both Clinton and Trump supporters and they are some of the most compassionate, understanding, all-inclusive, kind and greatest people I know; and I could not dream of calling them names or blaming them for America "falling apart" based on who they voted for.
I choose to love America even if a monkey was to be our President and that is how I will act. It is my duty as an American to respect my country and those in it.
*NOTE: This has nothing to do with either political party. This has to do with the undeserving power people are giving a man of office and how they are going about it.
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
