Divided we fall

 In the wake of the inauguration of President Donald Trump, I have witnessed the true colors of the American people. The ones who spent the day celebrating, the ones who spent the day in mourning. Instead of coming together to celebrate and respect our differences, the division between the people is more prominent than ever before. I see the sides of both political parties and my heart goes out to them.  The left claims that the right is racist and doesn’t value basic human rights, while the right claims that the left is radical and has strayed far from the values and morals of the original Democratic party.

Both political parties have forgotten the words of our forefathers: “United we stand, divided we fall.” Instead of uniting for the common cause of bringing the American people together and defeating the issues and problems this country has faced for generations, they always find ways of why they won’t work together. The media has further caused the rift between them, as both sides continue to attack each other daily. Misinformation and misunderstandings have become the new world order instead of allowing the people to do their own research and have civil discussions with their peers. 

One would think after the outcome of the Civil War that we would do everything in our power to prevent that from happening again. The bloodshed from the battles between the North and South states are instead replaced with new articles and misleading headlines riddled with lies and twisting of words. 

Regardless of personal feelings towards Donald Trump, we as the American people need to take into account the good that he and his administration are doing for the country. That should be our main concern as citizens of America. 

I am using this simple article as a desperate plea. I know that my voice is one of many. It is my hope that this will reach the masses. I want to be a voice for those who feel that they are silenced. Speaking out is the only way to put an end to this madness. Let us put our differences aside and come together on the issue that matters: uniting America. No matter the race, color, creed, or occupation.