When you have what is the most violent society among western industrialized nations, it’s not surprising that violence has broken out at political rallies involving Trump’s supporters. Not only has the potential Republican presidential nominee condoned such violence, he has even encouraged it through his very own words. Wow, and these are only the primaries. What will actual election campaigning look like? In one state, Republican supporters have even suggested that they be allowed to carry weapons into a Trump rally.
It appears that no matter how outlandish, Trump can say anything and get away with it among his supporters. Imagine, here you have a presidential hopeful proclaiming that he could shoot someone in the middle of Manhattan, and no one would care. Lately, he suggested that women who have had an abortion should be punished in some way. He has also proposed that nuclear weapons be used in the fight against ISIS. Sexist language is being used that denigrates women and racist and divisive comments spew out of this extreme narcissist’s mouth.
His supporters are lapping it up, continuing to sucker punch and pepper spray peaceful protesters at Trump rallies. His own campaign staff has physically manhandled and verbally harassed members of the media, in particular female reporters. It’s only a matter of time before someone gets killed.
Dear Mr. Trump, the world is watching and waiting. The damage to American democratic values and reputation as a world leader will have future consequences. This is no laughing matter, as violence is always met with violence. I firmly believe that the majority of Americans cannot and do not condone such violent behaviour. My American neighbours are better than that, and Donald Trump is not a harbinger of things to come.
FROLITICKS 