Dear Donald Trump,

I'd like to say that someone as hateful and bigoted as you doesn't deserve my time or attention, but seeing as you're running for a position to oversee our entire nation, what you do and say affects me, whether I like it or not. Simply put, you, Sir, are a disgrace to our country -- especially when it comes to gender equality. While I can gladly say that I live in a country that has made huge strides for women's rights (although, we still have a long way to go), you are far, far behind in your understanding of gender equality and basic respect towards women. In addition to your appalling racist views (that call for a whole other article), your sexist remarks disgust me, and I am shocked that people actually take you seriously.

Now, I don't want to bash anyone who supports you, because I'm all about being open minded and accepting other views and opinions. However, I don't agree with those who say that they like you because you are blunt and honest and "saying what everyone else is thinking." It's ignorant to assume that every American is as narrow minded, racist, and sexist as you. So no, don't let people give you that much credit, Mr. Trump, because I know that when you make offensive comments, you're only saying things that other bigoted people are thinking.

You have a long history of making disrespectful comments towards women, and frankly, there are far too many to fit in this article. But here are just a few.

Remember when you said this lovely statement in an interview with Esquire in 1991?: "You know, it doesn't really matter what [the media] write as long as you've got a young and beautiful piece of ass."I'm glad you think women exist solely for the pleasure of the male gaze.