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An Open Letter To What Happened in Charlottesville

Let's all just love each other

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Dear KKK, White Supremacists, Neo-nazis and other hate groups,

I have a bone to pick with you, and here it is: What in God's name is wrong with you?

Your rally in Charlottesville was for not wanting the Robert E. Lee statue to be taken down. I understand that, but I only see it from a historical point of view of not wanting to get rid of it. Apparently you all have ulterior motives for your reasons to be racists and just awful human beings.

Why can't you just love everyone? The reason why the world is so different is to illustrate all the different kinds of people, and cultures.

White people aren't the ones who get to rule the world; no race gets to rule the world. There's nothing wrong with Muslims; the Muslim religion is one of the most peaceful religions out there. There's nothing wrong with Jewish people; they're just like us but believe in God differently.

You are not born with hatred, you learn it from people around you. And for you all to get on the hatred band wagon is just a very wrong turn for you all. There shouldn't be hatred in the world. There's enough bad as it is.

It is easier to love than to hate. You all hate different races, but with all that hatred inside you, how can love your families, pets, or anything?

I just wish we could all love one another. Don't you think hating all the time is tiring? Even just a little bit? Or more?

How do you think people who are viewing this on television think of you all? Are they supporting you? Maybe some? But get real: that "some" is probably not a lot. I think it's disgraceful what you all are doing.

How does one explain to their child about the events in Charlottesville, London, Manchester, England, Germany, Paris, Aleppo, practically everywhere? Children shouldn't be seeing terrorism attacks or racists parading around.

I get that freedom and free speech are a given in America, but this is going way too far. If you're racist or have Nazi beliefs, keep it to yourself, no one wants to hear about how much you hate African Americans, Jewish people, or Muslims or anyone for the matter. Get over yourselves. Not everyone shares your thoughts, and not everything goes your way.

How can you live with yourselves?

Do you want to know how I live with myself?

Well here it is. I have a big heart and care about everyone in the world, whether it be a Jewish person, a Muslim, or an African American. I really don't care what they believe in or what they look like.

Also, I believe in spreading love and helping others, regardless of their nationality, color of their skin, and their beliefs. We're all people, and if we trace our lineage all the way back to the beginning of time, we're all probably related to one another. Just think about that for a minute.

Sincerely,

A girl who just wants everyone to love each other


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