“I can’t say that I agree with many decisions President Trump has made…That being said, I would welcome President Trump at any events honoring my heritage because I want him to see firsthand and bear witness to issues that are important to Native Americans.”
I can understand the frustration many minority groups feel since President Trump took office. However, policies and beliefs have backed so many weirdos into safe spaces, it seems like intelligent debate has become almost nonexistent in the United States. Whether it’s on social media or college campuses, the current political climate has caused so much division that dialogue gets lost.
Trump supporters are often looked upon as racists and Democrats are snowflakes. The truth is that both the Republican and Democrat parties and supporters are equally guilty of some pretty disturbing trends in recent years.
One that I find particularly disturbing and counterproductive is the trend of boycotting events President Trump makes appearances at. Athletes have refused to appear at the White House for traditional celebrations and most probably have no idea why they’re supposed to hate the president.
The methods he uses may not be favorable to many, but taking a stand to sabotage an opening of a civil rights museum says more about activists and the NAACP than it does about President Trump.
I have often found myself debating with people who definitely get their news from Facebook memes. To me, dialogue is important when it comes to opposing views. Respectful exchanges are also key to educating and presenting different points of view.
So imagine my dismay when I read about the NAACP and other activists calling on people to boycott the opening of a civil rights museum simply because President Trump will appear at the event. I can’t say that I agree with many decisions President Trump has made, most recently his decision to scale down 2 national monuments. That being said, I would welcome President Trump at any events honoring my heritage because I want him to see firsthand and bear witness to issues that are important to Native Americans. I mean, that might just be me.
To me, dialogue is important when it comes to opposing views. Respectful exchanges are also key to educating and presenting different points of view.
It’s disgraceful that individuals would use an event that is meant to honor champions of civil rights to make a political statement. They’re also calling on others to follow suit and choose a different day to grace the museum with their presence. I’m confused why activists wouldn’t want to share a space with the President of the United States. If nothing else, it would give them an opportunity to present information they feel is pertinent for their cause.
The fact that President Trump took time out of his schedule to attend the event speaks to his willingness to stand for all Americans. The methods he uses may not be favorable to many, but taking a stand to sabotage an opening of a civil rights museum says more about activists and the NAACP than it does about President Trump.
While I do recognize the right to protest, I don’t always agree with the way protests are carried out. Taking away from the message of unity to protest a president for so-called division seems about as intelligent as a football bat.
Show up and let the president know where you stand on the issues. Show up and celebrate the massive strides made in the area of civil rights. Throwing away an opportunity to share the struggle and cause with President Trump does nothing but continue to divide the nation.
