The majority of what I'll say about Trump is to repost something I found online:
I am not mad at you that Clinton lost. I am unconcerned that we have different politics and I don't think less of you because you vote one way and I vote another.
No...I think less of you because you watched an adult mock a disabled person in front of a crowd and still supported him. I think less of you because you saw a man spouting clear racism and still backed him. I think less of you because you listened to him advocate for war crimes, and still thought he should run this country. I think less of you because you watched him equate a woman's worth to her appearance and still got on board.
It isn't your politics that I find repulsive; it is your personal willingness to support racism, sexism, and cruelty. You sided with a bully when it mattered and that is something I will never forget. So, no...you and I won't be "coming together" to move forward or whatever. Trump disgusts me, but it is the fact that he doesn't disgust you that will stick with me long after this election.
Granted, I don't necessarily "think less of" someone...but I definitely take a much harder look at what type of person you are to be able to overlook so many moral flaws in a person. And yes, they are moral flaws. It's not just a difference in opinion, it's a difference of fundamental beliefs and how you live your life and most importantly how you treat people. I'm okay with us having differing political parties: that can be good because it can lead to innovative thinking and enlightening discussions. What I'm not okay with is someone targeting someone based on gender, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.
I am not mad at you that Clinton lost. I am unconcerned that we have different politics and I don't think less of you because you vote one way and I vote another.
No...I think less of you because you watched an adult mock a disabled person in front of a crowd and still supported him. I think less of you because you saw a man spouting clear racism and still backed him. I think less of you because you listened to him advocate for war crimes, and still thought he should run this country. I think less of you because you watched him equate a woman's worth to her appearance and still got on board.
It isn't your politics that I find repulsive; it is your personal willingness to support racism, sexism, and cruelty. You sided with a bully when it mattered and that is something I will never forget. So, no...you and I won't be "coming together" to move forward or whatever. Trump disgusts me, but it is the fact that he doesn't disgust you that will stick with me long after this election.
Granted, I don't necessarily "think less of" someone...but I definitely take a much harder look at what type of person you are to be able to overlook so many moral flaws in a person. And yes, they are moral flaws. It's not just a difference in opinion, it's a difference of fundamental beliefs and how you live your life and most importantly how you treat people. I'm okay with us having differing political parties: that can be good because it can lead to innovative thinking and enlightening discussions. What I'm not okay with is someone targeting someone based on gender, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.