Mr. Trump,
I am not one to openly speak up about politics but I feel that I, and many other people, must do so in order to protect our nation from falling into the wrong hands..and keep in mind that the size of your hands is completely irrelevant to this matter. Let’s face it, you are everything that a leader of this nation should not be: You are a racist, a misogynist, a homophobe, and most importantly a bully. Everything that you stand for seems to go against the American dream and the core ideals such as equality and opportunity for ALL (regardless of race, gender, or creed).
When you first declared that you would run for president, no one really took you seriously. I remember thinking to myself that you’re simply an elitist business tycoon trying to get publicity because you can’t stand to keep yourself out of the public eye. I also believed you would not make it very far with your campaign but congratulations because you certainly proved me wrong. Now, I can see how your slogan “Make America Great Again” sounds reassuring and vague enough to attract some Americans.
Your anger and hateful speech seem to lure people in as they mistakenly believe you are speaking the truth. But even with this success as a political candidate, you must be able to answer some hard questions, Mr.Trump. First of all, when you say you want to make America great, are you honestly thinking in the best interest of the nation or promising to create your own version of America? Because the America that many of us know and have come to cherish is not the same as the one that you are proposing. Looking back at our history of discriminatory practices, we have come a long way in terms of the way we view diversity and treat people of different backgrounds. I’m not saying that things are perfect yet but we have definitely progressed to the point where our melting pot of diversity is something to look favorably upon when compared to other nations. Your idea of building a wall around America and closing borders, on the other hand, is problematic because it will take us backwards when we should be moving forward, especially with globalization on the rise.
What is it that you could possibly be afraid of? I guess you’ve already given your answer to that in the many ignorant comments that you have made recently. The truth is you’re afraid of those that are different from you…those that aren’t white males with a lot of money. You’ve attacked Mexicans, you’ve attacked Muslims, and you’ve attacked women. You’ve even mocked people with disabilities and disrespected the lower class. I’ve seen it all and have read about it as you continue to make headlines and get the attention that you so crave. Yet, in your speeches and debates, I don’t think I have heard anything specific with regards to a commitment to actually improving the lives of Americans and proof that you are capable of leading us through the next four years if you do get elected.
Making comments about how all Mexicans are drug lords and rapists does nothing to fix the drug problem and instead fuels unjust hatred. Similarly, your anti-Muslim policy is extremely unattractive because it again attacks a particular religion while doing nothing to counter terrorism or danger. Lastly, I know all is fair in political comebacks but you crossed the line when you asked “if Hillary can’t satisfy her husband, then what makes her think she can satisfy America?” because it is both sexist and immature on your part.
I would like to think that responses like these would get you to realize your mistakes and change your attitudes. Unfortunately, I can picture you being unaffected by all of it because everything seems to be a “win-win” to you. I just want you to know that marginalizing a group of people is never okay. A president should bring the nation together, not play people against each other. That is why I will not vote for you.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen
