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Hoping Trump Will Fail Is Un-American

The hope of this nation is in the hands of Donald Trump whether you like it or not.

Taylor McLaughlin

Nov 14, 2016

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Donald Trump is the new President-elect of the 2016 election. Whether you support Trump, or wish the worst for Trump, the votes have been counted, the winner has been announced, and Donald Trump is moving into the White House.

Over the course of this week there have been celebrations, and there have been riots. I think I might be feeling the same way as many of you. You aren't quite sure what the future looks like, you might be a little nervous and you don't really know how to react.

I may not be able to pinpoint my emotions toward our new President, but what I can say is I will not chant in the streets "Not My President!" I will not hope Trump does something terrible enough to get him impeached. I will not pretend jokes to leave this great country are funny. I will not be a part of a generation that thinks rioting in the streets, breaking windows of small business owners' shops, vandalizing property and disrupting the lives of those around them is helping anyone at all.

I will not hope Trump will fail.

Hoping for Trump to fail is the same as hoping for our nation to fail. If you want to see change in this nation, do it the right way. Do not take advantage of this time of turmoil to break laws. Do not use this as an excuse to disrespect other's views or opinions. Do not assume every person who voted for Trump hates anyone who isn't white or straight.

Stop assuming. Stop hating. Stop being Un-American.

Being American is supporting your government. Being American is loving your neighbor. Being American is creating change by using the political system in place, not dismantling it. Being American is respecting each other. Being American is hoping the very best for our President.

I am not saying this is a one-way street. I have seen and heard both sides of the argument.

Those who are trying to scare others with threats, name-calling, and slanderous talk, you too, are being Un-American

Just because Trump won does not give you the right to yell in the face of a Muslim woman to go back where she came from. She is just as American as you are.

Just because Trump won does not give you the right to taunt the Hispanic community with jokes about a wall. No one has that right. They are just as American as you are.

Just because Trump won does not give you the right to belittle, make fun of, antagonize, tease, blame, insult, harm or hate anyone that is different than you. They are all just as American as you are.

Donald Trump will not be the President of the White Only United States of America.

Donald Trump will not be President of the Male Only United States of America.

Donald Trump will not be President of the Perfect United States of America.

What he will be, is the President of the United States of America of its people.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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