This article was not written to take sides. This article is not one of hate, nor is it one to show support. This article is here to stand, and to see the perspectives of both parties from the eyes of Hispanic woman, who is in fact learning so much about perspective, respect, and individual ideas. One side feels fear, and the other, feels hopeful. Some, don’t feel at all. This presidential election was one based on emotion. Something I know millennials love to show. We might seem like emoji’s and left swiping monsters when you put a phone in our hands, but once you mess with our feelings. IT IS ON.
Both candidates, despite their efforts, had a hard time attracting young voters to the polls. A friend of mine decided not to vote all together due to destination issues and well just because they could not come to consensus on who vote for. “I thought Trump, then I was thinking independent party. I was undecided so I decided not to vote.”
I proceeded to ask them what the vote would have meant to them, “It would have been cool to vote, but I feel like the result is going to happen either way. Like your vote counts, but so does everyone else’s.” Now, for those of you getting angry, I understand. But, you must realize that if you get angry at this guy, you must be angry at fifty percent of the whole country as well. Who wants to live in anger for the next four years? Not me.
I went around this week asking the same questions. Doctor Sonja Lind at Schreiner University and Canadian citizen, had strong feelings toward this presidential election. “There was a choice of the usual type of politics and the first female president, or someone who has built a campaign on hate and anti-immigrant rhetoric, and a lot of racism…the reason I want to become an American is because of the immigrant communities and the diversity that this country holds…. what he (Trump) is attacking is the American people with this rhetoric…. One of the best things about this country is its diversity.” Dr. Lind can vote in 2024, and is extremely excited to do so.
The night of the election, I was truly scared; terrified to even think about my unwanted outcome. I was in tears by eight, and did not stop crying by noon the next day. But, through my tears I was surrounded by women of different views and cherished similarities. A friend of mine, whom voted for Trump, took me to her apartment and gave me ice cream to sooth my fear, walking hand in hand with each other. Another friend of mine along with others, some who voted left, others who voted right, and some who didn't vote at all; discussed respect of political views and how they did not determine the kind of person you are. The night continued, and I didn’t feel as scared as much as I did before.
This article is not to defend the rhetoric used by either candidate, or some of their supporters during this election. This article is not being used to defend either party. This article is here to stand, and say that even though we have different color skin, we see through different lenses, and speak in different tongues. We are all human. This is a time where we need to sit down and have conversation, not pound on each other or spew names of hate. It is a time of where we need to pull together, and not fall apart. To make the best out of the outcome; whether you see it as good or bad. This article does not condone hate. This article does not want you to agree or disagree. This article does not make a case for those of you who might feel scared, nor does it make a point for those of you who feel hopeful. This articles stands to make you think.
CAUTION: This article contains mixed emotions.
