I'm Sorry
I can't keep silent. This may offend people, and I'm sorry, but I need to say all of this. So no cuts, no hiding, here it goes...
I'm sorry.
Of course, it's not enough, I know that, but, it needs to be said.
I'm sorry.
On behalf of all Americans with humanistic morals, and values, and true compassion. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we have legitimized an orange clown and created a corrupt oligarchy. I'm sorry that he and his cronies have endangered the world, and our military, and our environment, and the poor and oppressed.
I'm sorry that we have hurt, and offended, and endangered men, women, and children everywhere. I'm sorry that through this orange clown, we have turned our backs on all the ideals, and humanistic morals, and better angels of our nature. I am horrified that we have spit upon the feet of the Statue of Liberty and all of her promise. I am terrified for peaceful protesters in states like North Dakota where it is possible that the murder of these protesters may be made "legal." I am scared for the environment when the government bans research into climate change and removes protections. I fear for all those about to lose health care and the support that they both need and deserve. I worry that a free press may not be in the US for long and that "alternative facts" dominate the discussion.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we let ourselves wallow in fear and ignorance and hate.
I'm sorry. As one American, horrified by what she sees around her... I'm sorry.
As an individual... I ask all those who supported Trump and his hate and fear... please, open your heart and your eyes. I know that you're hurt. I know that you're scared. I know that you're angry. And it's scary when you feel all of that, and it feels like you have no where to turn.
And maybe, just maybe, you see now that Trump is bad for us. His policies and choices are bad for us. But you made a choice and want to stick to it, or don't want to be seen as weak, or something... but please... join us over here in the light, and the compassion, and the forgiveness.
Hate never solved anything. Fear never let anyone overcome.
This man peddled hate. He preyed on your fears and pain. Anyone that does that is not looking out for you. Anyone that does that, doesn't have your best interests at heart.
No facts... no agendas... nothing... just... a plea. I know that it's hard not to hate. I know that it's hard not be scared. But please, if you live in that place of fear and hate, you simply can't be happy or healthy. Because no matter how big a wall you build, or how many protesters you ignore, or how many people you deny a safe harbor... no matter how many "alternative facts" you choose to believe... you will still be in darkness. Please don't stay in the dark, because that won't heal your hurt or ease your fear.
And all I can say... is... I'm sorry and I hope that in the days to come, my actions speak louder than my words.
I'm sorry.
Of course, it's not enough, I know that, but, it needs to be said.
I'm sorry.
On behalf of all Americans with humanistic morals, and values, and true compassion. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we have legitimized an orange clown and created a corrupt oligarchy. I'm sorry that he and his cronies have endangered the world, and our military, and our environment, and the poor and oppressed.
I'm sorry that we have hurt, and offended, and endangered men, women, and children everywhere. I'm sorry that through this orange clown, we have turned our backs on all the ideals, and humanistic morals, and better angels of our nature. I am horrified that we have spit upon the feet of the Statue of Liberty and all of her promise. I am terrified for peaceful protesters in states like North Dakota where it is possible that the murder of these protesters may be made "legal." I am scared for the environment when the government bans research into climate change and removes protections. I fear for all those about to lose health care and the support that they both need and deserve. I worry that a free press may not be in the US for long and that "alternative facts" dominate the discussion.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we let ourselves wallow in fear and ignorance and hate.
I'm sorry. As one American, horrified by what she sees around her... I'm sorry.
As an individual... I ask all those who supported Trump and his hate and fear... please, open your heart and your eyes. I know that you're hurt. I know that you're scared. I know that you're angry. And it's scary when you feel all of that, and it feels like you have no where to turn.
And maybe, just maybe, you see now that Trump is bad for us. His policies and choices are bad for us. But you made a choice and want to stick to it, or don't want to be seen as weak, or something... but please... join us over here in the light, and the compassion, and the forgiveness.
Hate never solved anything. Fear never let anyone overcome.
This man peddled hate. He preyed on your fears and pain. Anyone that does that is not looking out for you. Anyone that does that, doesn't have your best interests at heart.
No facts... no agendas... nothing... just... a plea. I know that it's hard not to hate. I know that it's hard not be scared. But please, if you live in that place of fear and hate, you simply can't be happy or healthy. Because no matter how big a wall you build, or how many protesters you ignore, or how many people you deny a safe harbor... no matter how many "alternative facts" you choose to believe... you will still be in darkness. Please don't stay in the dark, because that won't heal your hurt or ease your fear.
And all I can say... is... I'm sorry and I hope that in the days to come, my actions speak louder than my words.