Can we stop the hatred now?

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The election is over. I had so hoped that once this horrendous election came to a close, things would calm down a bit. Humanity would try and make a comeback. Sadly, things seem to be getting worse. Hatred, intolerance and ridicule are around every corner, in almost every voiced and printed word. For the record, I did not vote. Before you blast me, it was my choice as an American to exercise my right not to vote, so let’s leave it there. For those of you devastated by the election results, I understand. For those of you fearing the apocalypse, I understand. For those of you questioning the sanity, judgment, intelligence and decency of those who did support Trump, I disagree. Allow me the following thoughts. I know many wonderful people who did not vote for Hillary Clinton and who actually did vote for Donald Trump. They really aren’t scary or stupid or depraved or idiotic or deplorable. They are some of the nicest, most intelligent, hard-working, ethical, honest, charitable people I know, without an ounce of racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia, homophobia, sexism or hatred in their hearts. They are people who would gladly open their door to a stray cat, a needy child, a person with a skin color or opinion different than their own. They are people who would unconditionally have your back, would not question your voting choices, would not ridicule rather than respect you. They are people I am proud to have in my life. Please, let’s all make an effort to exchange our hatred, our disappointment, our rage and anger for something more positive. Whether we like it or not, we’re all in this together. Image: Pixabay.com