The following is an opinion written by Marquette senior Kat Voogd, written in response to “Donald Trump Won, Write to us About it.”
The outcome of the presidential election is really disheartening honestly. I had so much hope and thought that Harris had a really good chance.
Now, in the wake of Trump winning the election, I see people on campus and on YikYak coming out of the woodwork like termites, supporting Trump. Those are all people who I share a second home with that actively voted against my human rights.
I can’t believe how many people would rather vote for an aging, convicted felon who has been sundowning on stage at his rallies than an incredibly qualified woman. I’ve seen a screenshot from HBO’s “House of the Dragon” that feels especially poignant now.
Rhaenys (the “queen who never was”) tells her niece Rhaenyra, “Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne.”
I’m not the biggest “Game of Thrones” fan, but I’ll be damned if that isn’t really relevant right now.
I want to have hope. I need to have hope, but it’s really hard right now.
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I really want to know what human rights you have lost by Trump winning the election? If they were in such jeopardy why did so many people vote for him? Maybe because the fact of the matter is that he is not the one putting them in jeopardy. Just food for thought and maybe you should do more research other than Yik Yak, tic tock, or other social media platforms that may be giving false narratives?
Thank you for this. Despite what the Brians of the worlds may have to say, your feelings are incredibly valid; there was a lot at stake in this election, regardless of comments that want to insinuate otherwise. An unknown future looms ahead, but hope can be found in community. Lean away from those on YikYak who are coming out of the woodwork to spew hate behind a screen, and lean into those you love. We’ll get through these next four years together. Proud of you for speaking your truth.
Okay ….I’m going to lay it out here in a calm and coherent way. The fact that politics have become so devisive and that far too many humans have drawn the line in the sand with family and friends to the point of cutting them out based on and “R’ or”D” by their name. It’s is truly saddening. Putting all that energy towards politicians that could care less about you or anyone for that matter. To feel despair because you have to share a campus with people that don’t agree with your values??? Should we all think alike??? Have a hive mind??? I can love those who have differing opinions and life styles. It’s called being an adult. The main reason of growing up! Calling others termites for differing views isn’t going to get you the “unity” people like Kat here so desperately wants.Vehemently calling names to those that disagree with her stance in life. And that factor is what made the election what it was! You can only name call and shame others to a point before there is push back from those that have had enough. Pay attention to history. It’s happened for centuries! Some people have their limit and I think almost 8 years of hearing and seeing the nastiness and name calling has resonated with the opposition. You get what you give in life and being a good human being is a start. Name calling others gets you no where!
It most certainly isn’t loving or inclusive no matter how you try justifying it. Life is going to be tough and very disappointing to some that can’t cope with real life issues. Because life isn’t fair and it will kick you while your down if you let it. There are far bigger issues than words that hurt. Like homelessness and starvation. I believe younger generations want to be able to own homes, feed themselves and have families. And in this current situation it’s seems highly unattainable. Unless you’re family has money and you’re parent privileged. Just be nice and give respect and you’ll receive respect in return. It’s not a right. You have to earn it. I hope you find peace within yourselves.