Fighting hatred with hatred doesn't work
Once again, I am at a loss of words after another political result. Astonished by the ignorance but also the amount of hatred that voted Republican. Much like Brexit, I am dumbstruck by the overall vote and speechless. Donald J. Trump, a man who’s been made a complete mockery throughout the entire election, is now the President of the United States. Is this a joke?
The result of the presidential election sparked up a countless number of Anti-Trump protests – storming the streets of Philadelphia, New York, Portland and Oakland. But that’s hardly surprising. Lady Gaga, a known supporter of Clinton, staged a protest outside Trump Towers that night using her influence to support those deeply affected by the outcome of the election while holding an ironic ‘love trumps hate’ poster. Unfortunately, similar demonstrations can turn violent such as the “not my President” riots from the Portland resistance. Causing damage to the streets leading to arrests because once they turn destructive it’s punishable as a ‘C Class Felony’. However, protests aren’t unusual after such elections – whichever party wins, the losing party advocates will suffer negatively no matter what. I hope we haven’t forgotten about the aftermath following Obama’s election…the physical assaults to African-Americans in Louisiana? Destroyed properties in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina? Or how about the predominantly black church in Massachusetts that was ‘torched’ hours after the 2008 election? Not such a warm welcome from the patriots of America.
The Anti-Trump protests surround the fact bigotry and discrimination are further emboldened and enforced in his campaign. The point behind these attacks is because it is quite clear that Trump’s supporters did not vote for him because he was the better candidate (which he wasn’t) with more experience (he doesn’t have any political experience, none – what?!) he was voted for because of the racist and chauvinistic factors he stood for. Which is quite honestly: sickening. So sickening, in fact, that some citizens of the U.S. felt they were forced to flee the country causing the Canadian immigration site to crash because they couldn’t stand to live in a country where they would be scared to wake up the next morning – frightened of what the fascist leader of their country may do next.
In conclusion, do I think Trump should have been elected President? No. But do I think rioting is the answer to this problem? Also no. However, I do understand the distinct difference between a riot and a protest and that the latter is a means of voicing the opinions of the unheard public along with believing it to be somewhat beneficial. Regardless of how much of a step back this election may be to the development of America but also the whole World - we cannot change what has happened. We can only hope that Trump doesn’t follow through with his discriminative plans. Well… I said hope.
“After Brexit and this election, everything is now possible. A world is collapsing before our eyes. Dizziness.”
– Gérard Araud – French Ambassador.
Bella Cue, Y10
The result of the presidential election sparked up a countless number of Anti-Trump protests – storming the streets of Philadelphia, New York, Portland and Oakland. But that’s hardly surprising. Lady Gaga, a known supporter of Clinton, staged a protest outside Trump Towers that night using her influence to support those deeply affected by the outcome of the election while holding an ironic ‘love trumps hate’ poster. Unfortunately, similar demonstrations can turn violent such as the “not my President” riots from the Portland resistance. Causing damage to the streets leading to arrests because once they turn destructive it’s punishable as a ‘C Class Felony’. However, protests aren’t unusual after such elections – whichever party wins, the losing party advocates will suffer negatively no matter what. I hope we haven’t forgotten about the aftermath following Obama’s election…the physical assaults to African-Americans in Louisiana? Destroyed properties in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina? Or how about the predominantly black church in Massachusetts that was ‘torched’ hours after the 2008 election? Not such a warm welcome from the patriots of America.
The Anti-Trump protests surround the fact bigotry and discrimination are further emboldened and enforced in his campaign. The point behind these attacks is because it is quite clear that Trump’s supporters did not vote for him because he was the better candidate (which he wasn’t) with more experience (he doesn’t have any political experience, none – what?!) he was voted for because of the racist and chauvinistic factors he stood for. Which is quite honestly: sickening. So sickening, in fact, that some citizens of the U.S. felt they were forced to flee the country causing the Canadian immigration site to crash because they couldn’t stand to live in a country where they would be scared to wake up the next morning – frightened of what the fascist leader of their country may do next.
In conclusion, do I think Trump should have been elected President? No. But do I think rioting is the answer to this problem? Also no. However, I do understand the distinct difference between a riot and a protest and that the latter is a means of voicing the opinions of the unheard public along with believing it to be somewhat beneficial. Regardless of how much of a step back this election may be to the development of America but also the whole World - we cannot change what has happened. We can only hope that Trump doesn’t follow through with his discriminative plans. Well… I said hope.
“After Brexit and this election, everything is now possible. A world is collapsing before our eyes. Dizziness.”
– Gérard Araud – French Ambassador.
Bella Cue, Y10