Contradiction

 Contradiction: A noun that is described as “a person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present.” 

Instead of the typical definition, I propose that we use the values of the once-great Democratic party. This is the party of “love, tolerance, and acceptance”. This is the party who wants to protect “everyone”. 

That is, unless your values don’t align with theirs. 

For example, the Illinois Governor is not backing down on keeping the city of Chicago a sanctuary city for thousands of illegal immigrants. He is not concerned with the law-abiding citizens who have to work multiple jobs just to keep from going hungry or filing for bankruptcy.  He has turned a blind eye to the rise in crime courtesy of these people who have come to this country illegally.. He claims to be for the people of Illinois, but only for the people willing to keep him in office.

Another example I have seen are the women who have had, let us say, a dramatic reaction to Donald Trump getting re-elected. This generation of young women have not kept their opinions to themselves or chosen to express it in a mature manner. Instead, they have resorted to filming their emotional outbursts and posting it on social media, swearing off intimacy with men and shaving their heads in “solidarity” on the false claim that the Trump administration will take away their rights. Meanwhile in other parts of the world, women are required to cover their bodies from head to toe, are not allowed any freedoms, and are subject to abuse without any justice. 

There are many flaws in this party. Contrary to what they preach about, there is no equality, there are no safe spaces, there is no such thing as a judgment-free zone. If I, as a young woman with conservative values and a strong Christian faith, were to simply say something in front of anyone of these “loving and open” liberals, I would be made fun of to the point where I am scared into silence. They are only safe and loving to people who have the same values as them.