It’s Thursday, and the United States is still, as they say, “a thing.”
We survived the election, and leaders throughout the nation in all capacities are calling for unification of our country once again. Somehow, some way, we need to remember what makes us more alike, my friend, to paraphrase the poem by Maya Angelou. Everyone knew that Wednesday morning roughly half of the U.S. population was going to be elated, and half was going to be devastated. And now it’s come and gone and the sun still rises in the east.
It’s important to keep in mind that it will take longer for some to be ready to join ranks again. Emotions ran high, with so many issues and so much perceived to be at stake. For some, this is tantamount to a death in the family, and for others a birth of sorts.
So, first steps, find a way to love one another. What aspects do we respect and admire? Clinton supporters care deeply about fairness and ensuring that the basic human needs of all people and the environment around us are met. Trump supporters care deeply about fairness too, that the voices of all Americans are heard, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and that laws are enforced uniformly, not in excess for some and with leniency towards others. And those who voted third party, they too care about fairness for all, and they recognize there are many shades in the color wheel, not simply black or white.
These are all admirable traits, and with some time and reflection, we will find that each and every one of us have varying degrees of each in us.
For now, voters, take it easy. Take some time to reflect, and prepare, because one thing is certain. The next four years are going to interesting.