While I avoid politics on this site, I feel compelled to take a stand and use my platform to share a message that I hope with resonate with my readers.
I don't care who you voted for in this election. Right or wrong, I believe that we each voted for someone we felt would do right by our country and its citizens. Time will tell if the right person was chosen.
In the meantime, I would like to ask that we not let our differences keep us apart.
I'm saddened to see the direction this once great country has taken over this recent presidential campaign. I've seen more hate, racism, bigotry and intolerance than I had thought still existed, at least in the United States. Maybe I was naive because I'm a lower middle class, white male and I've never experienced any of these things first hand. I've never been racially or ethnically profiled. I've never had reason to fear the police or extremist groups that promote hatred and bigotry.
My eyes have been opened to what's going on around us and it's heartbreaking.
The election has taught me that while this may not have been impacting my life personally, it's impacting countless other lives on a daily basis.
There's been so much shit thrown during what is widely considered the most disgraceful election in decades, if not ever. We've seen groups that promote hate, feeling much more comfortable making their presence known and that's not a good thing.
We're at a crossroads of sorts. Our country can take a trip back in time, where not everyone was considered equal and racism ran free or we can rise above these things and stand for what's right.
No one should be judged based solely on their skin color, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identification.
It's not okay that this stuff is going on all around us and it's even worse if we don't stand with those being targeted. No one should ever have to fear being themselves.
I'm calling on my readers to set an example, not only for the world but more importantly for your children.
No one is born with hate in their hearts. Kids learn what they see and the future of this country rest in the hands of our children. The future of our children rests in our hands now. We have the power to get this country back on track and be a shining example of what the human race is truly capable of.
Will you stand with me?
