One common theme I have noticed in the past few years is the suppression of patriotism in the United States. Many people play the political correctness card by calling Patriots bigots and other labels.

What is wrong with being proud of your country and putting it first over others ?

Now, I will admit that it is not in good taste to wear the US FLAG or other indicators of American identity in other countries, as we Yanks have a somewhat bad reputation as being obnoxious abroad. I will not deny being American, as my dress and accent (though I don’t really have one) display my nationality.

However, I believe that I would receive more contempt over here for expressing my views. To that, I have to say that I hope it changes.

Speaking of change, I hope the bigotry that I have seen in the past few years will go away. Much of the bigotry I have seen comes from the left (there a select few bigots on both sides). Trump supporters have gone through he’ll for voting a better candidate, and I will be the first to tell you that he is far from perfect, but he has not been encouraging riots, but somehow managed to divide the country via his statements, which again, he could have phrased better.

As Repubicans were told 8 years ago, "Elections have consequences."

Many still claim that he is not their president are correct until this Friday at noon. I acknowledge that Barack Obama is my president, and has been since 2009. Starting this Friday, Trump will be my president. Did I vote for either one ? No. But the people have spoken and we must deal with it. Neither one have been or will be our worst leader, as our worst leaders existed up until 1776, as they did not even live in the country. For simplicity, I’m referencing the 13 colonies and King George III.

To President Obama, I have not agreed you on policy, but to be our first African American president is an accomplishment in itself and I thank you for your service to our country and wish you well in your future.

To President elect Trump, I wish you the best as you take office and pray that you turn to God for guidance and truly make America Great Again. I didn’t vote for you, but you are the incoming President.

Everyone, it is time to respect the Office and hold the President accountable, as Senator Marco Rubio has done.