For anyone who knows me, they know that I am a Republican, always have been and more than likely always will be. I support the general platform of the party, and I agree with the candidates on their issues. I voted for Donald Trump and support my President. However, I am disappointed by his latest actions on the international stage.

Today it was announced that the United States will be pulling out of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO is responsible for designating world heritage sites, places of the utmost heritage sites and the most significant accomplishments of mankind. UNESCO is also responsible for advancing educational concerns of the world and to promote international collaboration through scientific and cultural reforms.

The US withdrew from this UN organization citing its pro-Israel agenda and the desire to end funding for this organ. This is not the first time that the US has withdrawn, President Regan pulled out in the 1980s because they thought UNESCO was too pro-Soviet.

I firmly believe that the US should continue to take part in UNESCO and the larger international community as well. This is not the time to be alienating ourselves from the rest of the world. The world is moving towards more and more chaos and this is not how we establish peace and security.

I hope that the Trump administration reverses its decision and makes a commitment towards working with the international community, and not removing ourselves from it.