Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. Opportunity.
Diversity. Acceptance. Dreams. Second chances.
Love. Tradition. Togetherness. Progression.
This is America, a great but imperfect nation - a nation that continues to grow, a nation of which I'm proud to be a part.
Today we have a choice on which direction we'd like to see our great nation go. Some may refuse to take part in letting their voices be heard, as they take for granted what many others lack. If we all took this choice for granted, we'd cease to be given a choice at all. The only way we can be part of a democracy is if we actively participate in a democracy. So no matter in which direction you want to see this nation go, get out there and vote.
Like with this country, we have two imperfect candidates, but that's where the similarities end. With Hillary Clinton, we have the known, the familiar, the experienced. She'll continue to build upon the 73 consecutive months of job growth we've seen under President Obama. She'll continue with President Obama's diplomacy-first-war-as-a-last-resort mindset. She'll appoint Supreme Court justices who uphold marriage equality, keep in tact the Affordable Care Act, maintain the Roe v. Wade decision, and provide the opportunity of overturning Citizens United. She'll try to tackle the serious issues of gun violence and global warming. She'll try to continue moving this great nation forward. With Donald Trump, we have the unknown, the unfamiliar, the inexperienced. No one's certain what it is he'll do, yet he's hinted he'll: Deport Dreamers; temporarily ban Muslims; help overturn Roe v. Wade, marriage equality, and the Affordable Care Act; punish women for abortions; ignore gun violence and global warming; act before thinking; and disrespect each and every demographic, including our veterans and the disabled.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to be ruled by fear and prejudices. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to take debunked conspiracy theories more seriously than facts. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to first resort to hate and violence. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to turn back the clock to a chapter in this country's history we often times try to ignore. We're better than that.
Racism. We're better than that. Sexism. We're better than that. Xenophobia. We're better than that. Homophobia. We're better than that. We're Americans, and each and every one of our brothers and sisters deserve equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal respect, regardless of their age, race, gender, creed, or orientation. If "the land of the free" only applies to some, for what did the "brave" fight? For what does our flag truly symbolize if it's selective on which of our citizens it represents? Only one of the two presidential nominees will attempt to uphold this country's grand principles and that's Hillary Clinton.
If all of this still doesn't convince you, I leave you with this: You're a patient about to undergo a potentially life-ending operation and you have two options for your surgeon: A) A doctor with 30 years of experience in the field; imperfect but well respect by her peers; an individual willing to work with any and everyone in order to make the surgery a success, or B) An individual without any experience in the field; without a medical license of any kind; a person more concerned about saving a buck than saving a life. Who would you choose? Doctor A), Hillary Clinton, or Doctor B), Donald Trump? This country may not be on life support, but we'd be foolish to select a phony doctor with no experience in an attempt to heal even our slightest of wounds.
Diversity. Acceptance. Dreams. Second chances.
Love. Tradition. Togetherness. Progression.
This is America, a great but imperfect nation - a nation that continues to grow, a nation of which I'm proud to be a part.
Today we have a choice on which direction we'd like to see our great nation go. Some may refuse to take part in letting their voices be heard, as they take for granted what many others lack. If we all took this choice for granted, we'd cease to be given a choice at all. The only way we can be part of a democracy is if we actively participate in a democracy. So no matter in which direction you want to see this nation go, get out there and vote.
Like with this country, we have two imperfect candidates, but that's where the similarities end. With Hillary Clinton, we have the known, the familiar, the experienced. She'll continue to build upon the 73 consecutive months of job growth we've seen under President Obama. She'll continue with President Obama's diplomacy-first-war-as-a-last-resort mindset. She'll appoint Supreme Court justices who uphold marriage equality, keep in tact the Affordable Care Act, maintain the Roe v. Wade decision, and provide the opportunity of overturning Citizens United. She'll try to tackle the serious issues of gun violence and global warming. She'll try to continue moving this great nation forward. With Donald Trump, we have the unknown, the unfamiliar, the inexperienced. No one's certain what it is he'll do, yet he's hinted he'll: Deport Dreamers; temporarily ban Muslims; help overturn Roe v. Wade, marriage equality, and the Affordable Care Act; punish women for abortions; ignore gun violence and global warming; act before thinking; and disrespect each and every demographic, including our veterans and the disabled.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to be ruled by fear and prejudices. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to take debunked conspiracy theories more seriously than facts. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to first resort to hate and violence. We're better than that.
In Donald Trump's America, we're to turn back the clock to a chapter in this country's history we often times try to ignore. We're better than that.
Racism. We're better than that. Sexism. We're better than that. Xenophobia. We're better than that. Homophobia. We're better than that. We're Americans, and each and every one of our brothers and sisters deserve equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal respect, regardless of their age, race, gender, creed, or orientation. If "the land of the free" only applies to some, for what did the "brave" fight? For what does our flag truly symbolize if it's selective on which of our citizens it represents? Only one of the two presidential nominees will attempt to uphold this country's grand principles and that's Hillary Clinton.
If all of this still doesn't convince you, I leave you with this: You're a patient about to undergo a potentially life-ending operation and you have two options for your surgeon: A) A doctor with 30 years of experience in the field; imperfect but well respect by her peers; an individual willing to work with any and everyone in order to make the surgery a success, or B) An individual without any experience in the field; without a medical license of any kind; a person more concerned about saving a buck than saving a life. Who would you choose? Doctor A), Hillary Clinton, or Doctor B), Donald Trump? This country may not be on life support, but we'd be foolish to select a phony doctor with no experience in an attempt to heal even our slightest of wounds.
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