First of all, Odyssey is a platform that allows its writers to write their opinions. This article is not a statement of my beliefs nor does it fairly exhibit my political views. It is simply an article from a voting citizen of the United States of America who is not okay with her President being disrespected.

Before I begin, a quote read “No matter your political views, wanting our President to fail is like wanting a captain to sink a ship... that we’re all on.”

With the recent change in the White House, the United States of America has been in a battle. Divided, many have got their unneeded opinion out by using the hashtag #NotMyPresident. While I have sat back and let all of the smack talk take place, I have been mostly bothered by this hashtag that has been used by not only eligible-voting citizens, but even children who know no more about the government than a newborn.

News flash to the United States of America, Donald J. Trump is now the president of the United States and a hashtag will not end that. He is not going to step-down because of the hate tweets and marches. We live in a democracy and this is how it works. America has made this change 45 times, hence Trump being the 45^th President.

No matter who you voted for, Donald Trump is your president. If he is not, then maybe you do not live in the United States of America. If you have such an issue with our Commander in Chief, leave. It is that simple.

Why stay on a sports team when you hate the coach? Why go to a church when all you do is bash the pastor? Why support a charity when the mere thought of the leader makes you angry?

It is time to grow up. It is time to accept the fact that it is not a ________ world (fill in the blank with your name).

The beauty of this great country is that it is a democracy. We have a choice. If you voted, you have a right to be upset, but now it is time to accept it and move on. If you did not vote, well--- you should not be upset or happy.

If you are a citizen of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump is your president and using the hashtag #NotMyPresident only makes you look ungrateful for this fine country and makes most people not respect you for you are not respectful.

Lastly, if you call yourself a Christian and a user of this hashtag or partaking in any protesting of our new President, you might want to pray. A translation of Romans 13 says, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.” Clear enough, right? The Bible also says in James 4:17, “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

Therefore, if you did not know that you had to respect your president, you do now. Now that you know, if you continue to disrespect him, you are sinning. We all know where sinners go. If not, find your nearest Sunday School.

#MyPresident

#GodBlesstheUSA