If you were to ask people who viewed the Democratic National Convention to explain it in one word, a response you would probably get a lot of would be boring. And when compared to the Republican National Convention, that would be a valid response. I'll admit that it's hard to match the spectacle that was endorsing Donald Trump. But what the DNC lacked in excitement, it made up for in actual policy, diversity, star power, and historical value. In short, the DNC was a dream come true. A place where immigrants could be patriots, people of all shades could show their love for this country, and a woman could be President of the United States.

The beginning of the convention was a little rocky to say the least. Emails were hacked, people stepped down, and millions of hearts broke as Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton. While I can understand their disappointment, the amount of emotion shown during that moment was a bit over exaggerated. People were crying actual tears as Sanders officially dropped out the race as if it was the worst thing they had ever experienced. Not only that, but these supporters spent the rest of the convention booing most of the speakers. In my opinion, this was highly unnecessary. I get it, your candidate lost and you're upset, but you really need to get over it. Is Hillary Clinton perfect? No, but is she better than the apocalypse? Yes, by far. So suck it up Sanders supporters. If you really want to change something, follow Bernie back to the senate and start voting for better policies.

The speeches of the convention were some of the best I've heard in my lifetime. Both the President and First Lady gave immaculate speeches that both praised the greatness of this country while also putting the democratic nominee in the spotlight. Vice President Biden also did an excellent job of showing pride for America and describing how strong we are, while former President Clinton gave us an in-depth look of his wife, their life together, and her vast list of accomplishments. Although these were the most talked about speeches, I'd like to highlight two speeches in particular. One of them was given by senator Cory Booker. This man got on stage and spoke as if his name was going to be on the ballot this November. It was like the convention was transported to a baptist church in the south. Senator Booker didn't just speak, he preached. He brought a sermon that came with a paper towel to wipe his brow and Maya Angelou quotes. All that was missing was a hoop and a holler to bring it all together. The other speech I wanted to point out was that of vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine. Not necessarily for what he said, but for his overall appearance. Every time I saw senator Kaine, I couldn't help but wonder if he had all his marbles. It just looked like he'd lost a few of them during a crucial time in his life and just hasn't been right since. Other than that, he wasn't all that interesting. He's bilingual, so I guess that's cool.

The convention concluded with Hillary Clinton accepting the nomination and laying out her plans for the country if she is elected. Her acceptance speech was preceded by her daughter Chelsea Clinton and a video narrated by God himself. Actually, it was Morgan Freeman, which is as close to God as they could get. While Hillary Clinton did give a good speech, I'm not sure if it changed the minds of those who've already came to their own conclusions of Mrs. Clinton. A majority of people either believe that she is a viable candidate or a liar and a criminal. Nevertheless, the first woman nominee laid out her plans and policies while also attacking her opponent for his lack of ideas. She also attempted to reach out to Bernie Sanders supporters and let them know that were not going to be forgotten. All in all, it was a valiant effort by Mrs. Clinton to bring the democratic party together against a common enemy. However, we'll have to wait until November to see how effective it was.

The best way to describe the DNC is to say it was necessary. Despite what the country thinks about Hillary Clinton (liar, cheater, thief, criminal, etc.) it has to be acknowledged that she is the only person in this race that is fully qualified to be President of the United States. This convention wasn't to ask people to vote for Mrs. Clinton, but to tell them that there isn't much of a choice this time. A Clinton presidency has the possibility of being a bad one (as all presidencies run that risk) but at least there will still be a country in 2020 if she's elected. But if we screw up and elect Trump for president, I highly doubt there will be a planet in 2020. So to all the undecided voters and Bernie or bust citizens, I beseech you. Swallow your pride, bite the bullet, and vote for Hillary Clinton. Over the next four years, you can vote in new senate and congress members, change some policy, and have the candidate you want in the next election. But right now, it's either a little disappointment and discomfort for a few years, or potential suicide. Your choice.