As the election draws closer with Trump as the Republican nominee, I feel compelled to express my thoughts on the matter. If he wins, I refuse to leave.
It’s easy for us to throw our hands up in frustration and claim we’ll move away to escape his hate and divisive rhetoric. The idea of starting anew in a place where reason and tolerance thrive is tempting, especially for those of us who possess the resources, job skills, and relatively clean records to make such a transition. But what about the rest of our fellow citizens? Are we truly prepared to abandon them with a casual “sorry, you weren’t fortunate enough to leave”?
This country is built on the promise of opportunity. Trump’s campaign is centered on making America “great again,” yet if those of us who have privilege decide to flee, what remains for those who can’t? I refuse to let history record that when our nation faced the threat of tyranny, we chose to run rather than fight to reclaim it. I won’t give my children a legacy of disappointment by abandoning our friends and neighbors when they need us the most.
As a white, middle-class heterosexual woman, I recognize my privilege and the responsibility that comes with it. While I face little immediate threat, I am still part of a family that relies on public services and community support. My husband works in trade while I care for our children who attend public school. We don’t rely on government assistance, but we live in a time when many struggle to get by.
I cannot turn my back when my neighbors are barred from using public restrooms due to erroneous beliefs about gender. I won’t ignore my friends who are denied the right to marry simply because they love someone of the same gender. I refuse to stand by while entire communities are marginalized because of their religion or background. I cannot allow voting and reproductive rights to be eroded based on skin color, class, or gender. The notion that those seeking help are simply lazy is unacceptable.
It’s disheartening that some would deny asylum to those fleeing violence and famine, yet consider moving elsewhere at the first sign of a political outcome they dislike. I will not abandon my country. I will raise my voice against injustice and discrimination. I will advocate for the rights of my neighbors, stand in solidarity with my oppressed friends, and fight for equal rights, education, and tolerance—all the values that truly define what it means to make this country great.
So, if Trump wins, I will not leave. Instead, I will stand firm for those who have no choice but to remain and continue the fight for justice.
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In summary, regardless of political outcomes, standing firm against injustice and advocating for the rights of all citizens is imperative. I will not flee; I will fight for a better future.