Although some might think it’s a little hyperbolic to say this week has been among the most disheartening in modern American history, we cannot deny the fact that the results of the election caused many Americans to deeply question the ethical and political standards that make up our nation’s government and culture.
As a result, America has become severely divided.
Even on colleges such as Framingham State University, students’ disdain for President Trump lay in deep contrast to the support he’s gotten from those who voted for him.
Just yesterday, over 200 FSU students and faculty participated in a Unity Walk to protest against the president-elect.
A few days ago, the same thing happened at UMass Amherst.
What’s makes me hopeful, however, is the sense of community in these peaceful protests.
At the FSU protests, students were chanting phrases such as “love trump hate,” “the people united we will never be divided,” and “say it out loud, say it clear, refugees will be welcome here.”
So often in our nation’s history when troubles strike, we come together as a people and take a stand to fight for the betterment of our country.
Many are actively working to combat Trump’s rhetoric and forthcoming policies, with a reignited passion for justice and equality - a passion that was sparked out of a fear of Trump’s idealized version of America.
It should also be noted that these protests have made those who feel marginalized hopeful. Additionally, these protests have served as a way for them to speak out against injustices that were there far before Trump was elected as the next U.S president.
So we shouldn’t only see these peaceful protests against Trump as the signs of a troubling 4 years ahead, we should also see them as a steadfast resistance against Donald “trumping” on people’s rights as human beings.
For some, that might bring them hope.
"this week has been among the most disheartening in modern American history"
ReplyDeleteTo you, maybe. 12/8/2000 was disheartening. 9/12/2001 was disheartening *and* terrifying.
I'm going to have to do a longer quote than I usually do here, but it's necessary to dispute your timeline:
"the results of the election caused many Americans to deeply question the ethical and political standards that make up our nation’s government and culture.
As a result, America has become severely divided."
No. America was severely divided *before* the election results became known. The failure to understand this is why so many are shocked at who is now President-elect.