I feel the need to be vocal about my thoughts and beliefs.

Today we as a nation wake up to a new President Elect of the United States of America. Some are elated, some are terrified, but we all feel a drastic shift. We all know that last night and today are going to be days that we are asked questions about decades from now when we are in nursing homes.

Today is a day of change.

I fervently hope that today is a day when we as a nation decide to actively work to change the entire government to actually reflect us as a nation. This election showed us that across the board citizens do not feel that the government is working for them. We differed in our belief in which path would lead to the desired changes, but we are united in believing in change.

Today we elected the oldest US President in history. What does that say about us as a nation?
Today we elected the least qualified US President in history. What does that say about us as a nation?
Today we elected a candidate actively endorsed by the KKK and NeoNazis. What does that say about us as a nation?

What do we want it to say?

I am hoping that it says that we are frustrated, and scared, and don't have a plan right now. I am hoping that it is us grasping at straws. Because, I cannot believe that the United States of America truly wants policies based on hate and fear. I cannot believe that a nation founded on freedom and hope would seek to actively reward bullying. I cannot believe that, because then there isn't a good path forward.

I want us, all of us to work on a plan to move forward from today. I want a discussion to begin where all Americans want to move America forward. I want to see unification and honestly, change. Today is proof that we know that we need to change our government, I hope that this is not the end of the discussion. I hope that all voices are heard as we move forward.