To the 59,165,778
persons who voted for Donald Trump: you are loved. I am sorry that your views,
opinions, and struggles are being demonised by the media and many individuals.
I am sorry that we have created a world in which Trump feels like a solution to
your struggles. I hope that you are willing to work alongside those with whom
you disagree to make life better. I will stand with you. I will fight for you.
To the 59,333,856
persons who voted for Hillary Clinton: you are loved. I am sorry that your
candidate was not elected and you are frustrated by the result. I hope that you
will channel your hurt and anger into continued action for justice, equality,
and understanding rather than attacks on those who voted differently than you. I
will stand with you. I will fight for you.
To the
many persons who voted for another candidate or did not or could not vote: you
are loved. I am sorry that you are poorly represented by a two-party system
that continues to make the voting process a difficult one. I hope that you will
find ways to make your voice heard in the coming years. I will stand with you.
I will fight for you.
To the persons
of colour, LBGTQ individuals, Muslims, immigrants, women, and others who are terrified
about the prospect of losing their rights, dignity, and freedom: you are loved.
I am sorry that the future is a frightening one for you. I hope that you will
take comfort in the knowledge that many people are concerned and will not be
silent. I will stand with you. I will fight for you.
To the millions
of persons around the world who had no say in this election but whose lives
will be dramatically impacted by the result: you are loved. I am sorry that a
decision made without you can hurt you so much. I am sorry that my country so
often fails to be what it can and should be. I hope that you will not be harmed
by this vote. I will stand with you. I will fight for you.
To you:
you are loved. I will stand with you. I will fight for you.
Very nice. I will forward it to the local papers.uncle Al
ReplyDelete"Bex" -- What a tremendous witness to your beliefs and faith. It answers the concerns of many who think they are alone -- as well as cautions those who feel they may have by some means achieved superiority. We are all on this one blue ball and need to keep that in mind, regardless of our political and social views.
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