Everyone, including myself, is tired of political rants. So, instead of deciding to go on a tirade, I decided to write about my viewpoint on the reality of the post-election life.
What will American citizens do now?
Regardless of my own personal beliefs, opinions, background, and experiences, Trump will be my president starting January 20, 2017. Ladies and gentlemen, this is what we chose: democracy. So, the majority of America decided that they wanted Trump as the 45th president of the United States. This win over democratic party nominee, Hillary Clinton, clearly shocked everyone from the political realm to Clinton haters. Democracy was used by America to remind the government, once again, that our voice does matter.
The election made it clear that the majority of America wanted a change. Whether the new America the majority wanted was a non-corrupt political system, a different kind of prosperity, or a new take on the economy, America chose change. The "fly-over states" proved they were important. Citizens reminded the government that maybe media coverage and polls were not the only voices that counted. The 2016 presidential election was the catalyst of an American revolution. Although I have no idea what kind of revolution Donald J. Trump will lead, I know he will definitely lead some sort of movement. Not one man can ruin our lives, people.
Since this is a democracy, we, as American citizens, get the awesome privilege of voting. Along with voting, Americans get rights, liberties, and freedoms that many other people in other nations do not get. For example, we have the right to choose how we handle the outcome of the election. Shouldn't we, as Americans, decide to come together as a nation, regardless of the one man chosen as president?
Americans have to realize that not one man can make such a huge impact on our own morals and attitudes. I am not saying the face behind the presidency does not matter, but rather that who we are in our own communities may make an even bigger impact on others' lives than that one man. Maybe if we held our own selves accountable, we would not have such disapproved people running to be the leaders of our country.
America—this is democracy. Majority voted, and what is done is done. The American citizens must take action, now, and make a change ourselves. If we want a change in our political system, we must hold ourselves accountable for change and morals. Trump being president does not and will not personally affect the way we treat people.
So, America, what will you do to make a change in our country?
