There is too much at stake to give up fighting for justice, equality, and morality in this country now. We are still grieving the loss of our dream of America as a shining example of democracy to the world, which has now become a sick joke. We have elected the ultimate Ugly American, who incites hatred and violence.
I have spoken to so many women, gay people, and minorities recently who feel violated and threatened by the the hateful messages he has espoused. I have had to reassure Hispanic fourth graders they won't be deported. It has given permission to people to violently act out on their deepest, darkest impulses, thinking it's okay because he validates them.
It is not okay.
We are not just protesting an election. We are protesting the loss of
democracy to thugs. I have not forgotten the Holocaust, which began with
similar messages of exclusion and destruction, using the same excuse
of economic insecurity. I am truly afraid of history
repeating itself, because we ignored the lessons of 1939. We are
living through The Purge again and it is soul destroying.
This is an assault worse then 9/11, because we have done it to ourselves. Those who believed in America as a hopeful place, where your dreams could come true, are now stuck in a never ending nightmare loop. We need time to grieve our losses, but we cannot give up. I will never stop fighting against bigotry and hatred. We must protect each other. You will know me by the safety pin I wear as a symbol of safe haven in an uncertain world.
This is an assault worse then 9/11, because we have done it to ourselves. Those who believed in America as a hopeful place, where your dreams could come true, are now stuck in a never ending nightmare loop. We need time to grieve our losses, but we cannot give up. I will never stop fighting against bigotry and hatred. We must protect each other. You will know me by the safety pin I wear as a symbol of safe haven in an uncertain world.
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