Dear Trump Supporters,

Trust me, I understand. Maybe your favorite candidate dropped out of the race too soon. As a Republican, I still won't let the dream of John Kasich die. Maybe you're outraged that Bernie Sanders lost to Hillary Clinton, and are voting Trump to spite Hillary. I understand. Or maybe, you're just an independent who understands how the electoral college system works, and have to vote Hillary or Trump, yet somehow you think Trump is the best choice. Still, I'm a very understanding person. I know your dilemma.

But this letter isn't to say that I understand why you're voting, it's to say why I don't think you should vote for Trump. Before you click out of this article, please, hear me out. Despite the obvious hate-mongering that he is doing, he is dividing our country. He is spreading white nationalist rhetoric that says that only white people born in the US or otherwise belong here. For example, his white foreign wife is allowed to come to the United States. His white foreign mother is allowed the same, but a brown Mexican, who we share our borders with, is not.

His language is also dividing our interfaith communities. Our first amendment allows any citizen to practice any religion that they want. Not because the founding fathers wanted to be nice or politically correct, but because during that time in Europe, those who were not of a certain faith were exiled, executed, or died in holy wars. Many sought asylum in the Colonies. Our founding fathers did not want history to repeat itself; yet, it seems as if it is going to if Trump is elected President.

His divisive language aside, the real reason no one should vote for Donald Trump is that it is disrespectful to the highest office of our land. Most candidates who run for President went to undergraduate school. They then went to law school to ensure that they knew and understood the laws and how to write and enforce them. After that, they practiced law or held public office where they governed or represented a state of people, sometimes just a city or county. This allows them to put what they learned in law school to use. They understand policy, budget, and all other topics related to government. When they decide to run, it takes years to prepare before they can actually run in the primaries or caucuses.

This is important because Trump has done none of these. He has his undergraduate in economics, but he has not been to law school or served in public office. He has not spent years of hard work, education, money, and service that every other individual who was nominated by the major parties has. Even though Trump may understand business, he does not understand government, a crucial element to being the head of one of the main branches of government. For him to bypass all of this, shows that he does not respect the Oval Office for what it is: a symbol of personal determination, hard work, and service to public office. He treats the Oval Office like it's just another business venture.

This November, I beg you to not vote for Donald Trump. Vote for Hillary Clinton who is overtly qualified for this position. Vote for Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee, who has previously ran for President and public office. Vote Gary Johnson, the Libertarian former governor of New Mexico, who understands business and government.

Trump voters, I am asking you to respect the highest position in the land and that you vote, but don't vote for Trump.

Sincerely,

A Concerned Voter