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Open Letter To Trump Supporters

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Open Letter To Trump Supporters
Ben Garrison

I was raised to never judge someone based on things like their religious or political views, so although I highly disagree with supporters of Donald Trump I respect their opinions and choice to support this candidate. What I don't respect however are Trump's various racists, sexist, and flat out rude comments. When I expressed this to a Trump supporter her response was rather concerning and slightly offensive, they said, "...He's [Trump] not rude he's speaking his mind and people can't handle it if they don't agree with it,".

Now to the individual that said this comment, if you truly do not believe there is anything wrong with Trump's inappropriate comments then I truly cannot say I respect you or your decision to support him. As a friend of mine said, being a Hispanic female I'd be offended by his comments in more ways than one. Most of all, you are right. I do not agree with his comments because I can't handle the racism he is bringing upon our country and toward Hispanics and other races.

I would actually love to have a talk with you and explain to you why his comments toward Hispanics are wrong because maybe you are just not educated in that sense. You see, my grandparents came from Puerto Rico which means they came legally (in case you didn't know PR was a part of the US) and they worked very hard to live comfortably. My parents, who were born here in the US went on to get college degrees and good paying jobs in places like hospitals.

You may not have assumed that due to what seems to be your close mindedness. What really surprises me is that you being a female, didn't find his comments toward women concerning, like when he called them slobs and dogs. On the other hand, I have Mexican friends who they and their families are here legally and are enrolled in college to pursue careers like being doctors, you know those people that save lives.

Maybe you've never seen a Mexican doctor and that's why you would agree with Trump's comments about Mexicans in general but I assure you they exist (legally) along with teachers, engineers and accountants. They did not "take" these jobs from anyone they were just simply better qualified. I get Hillary Clinton is not the most appealing choice but at the end of they day, should Trump be elected president, I would absolutely hate to live in a country where its citizens think it's okay to degrade people and children with special needs or call women names such as pigs because that’s what Trump did.

Part of Donald Trump’s appeal would be that he can’t be easily influenced by super PACS or the government and often depicts that within his comments, but what people are failing to realize is his comments are a reflection of his character. He is not the type of person you want representing your country, aside from the fact he is not the least bit qualified to do so. Sure you may agree with his policies but I urge you to look deeper into the man you’re supporting and what he truly represents, not to mention none of the current living US presidents support him, because our country is depending on it.

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