All week, I've been telling myself not to write this article. I have been dealing with all of the hatred and judgement; so many people complaining that it is time to get over it.
Well, this election is a hard one to "get over." It is impossible to move on, when there are hate crimes spiking across the United States. All across the country, there are people feeling so many different emotions. You have people who are happy, relieved and excited. Then, on the other end of the spectrum, you have people who are scared, broken-hearted, and worried about their safety.
Then, you have people arguing about how others' feelings aren't valid.
Well, I want to say a few things, as I am trying to wrap my mind around our new President-elect, Donald Trump.
Stop telling people they are not entitled to their feelings. If you aren't scared, then that's good! I'm happy that you don't feel targeted or threatened; no one should ever have to fear for their safety in this country. However, if you see someone who is scared, sad, heartbroken, or anything else, how dare you tell them their feelings are wrong. If you are privileged enough to ignore Mr. Trumps' hateful rhetoric, great. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't so lucky. Stop hating that schools are providing safe spaces! If you don't need them, good. Unfortunately, others do.
Debates are healthy. The Veterans of our great country fight for our right to voice our opinions; we have the freedom of speech. Debates that turn hateful, rude or disrespectful are not OK.
Please stop telling people to "get over it." For some of these people, their lives depend on some of Trump's crazy antics. Females are worried about losing their rights to their bodies. People of different races, religions, sexualities and more are getting attacked. Right now, this country needs love more than ever. Love rallies are great, and they are a way to let people who are terrified know that you stand with them, and that you have their back.
Remember, love is love is love. Love will always be greater than hate.
