Wednesday seemed as if the United State stood still. Many people had awoken to find news that Donald Trump has become the 45th president of the country. It was excellent news to some, but a living nightmare to others. Many people were worried that their rights as certain citizens would be taken away. Protests and riots seemed to have sprung up overnight. It seems that now more than ever, the country is divided. Trump and Anti-Trump.

Now I'm not here to say who I support or what could happen in the next four years. Instead I'm here to say that we as a country must come together. Hate is almost everywhere now. Anyone who would think to harass someone based on gender, race, or culture, don't. And please, don't use the soon to be president as the scapegoat. Yes, he has said some pretty hateful things, but that does not mean you have to follow in those footsteps. You are your own person, not follow the lead of someone else.

Now for the protests, please keep them peaceful. As our rights as Americans we are allowed freedom of speech. However, please keep it at that. For every video I've seen of a Trump supporter harassing someone, there has been someone doing the same to a Trump supporter.

"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." -Gandhi

I have best friends who are against Trump and others who were for. All of them are extremely sweet people. We have no let this election come between us. Why? Because we all still love each other. We as a nation cannot let this come between us. Republicans, hug a Democrat. Democrats, share a drink with Republicans. Try to find an equal ground. Stand with each other. Understand each other's fears and concerns. And on the flip side, understand what people are excited for and what they hope to see come from the president.

As for now just remember that we are the UNITED States of America. We can't be that nation if we can't stand United.