I see a lot of comments out there about Trump supporters, and it seems that apparently to place a vote for Donald Trump is akin to placing a sign on your chest that reads bigot. I think that’s a little unfair; don’t you? After all, to lump me into a specific category based on my choice of presidential candidate is no better than much of the grievance you have against Trump for comments he has made. I am not who I vote for. I’m simply making a decision based upon the options in front of me.
I’m not against women’s rights. I’m a woman, and I’m a strong, intelligent woman. I’m a professional, and I enjoy being seen at more than face value. I have experienced sexual harassment in the work place before, and I think that’s awful. And here’s a newsflash. I don’t agree with Donald Trump’s comments he has made about women in the past. I won’t even go there stating the obvious use of the word “past,” but I will say I don’t see women as sex objects just because I’m voting for Trump. Don’t be daft.
I am not a racist. I’m not a bigot, nor am I close-minded. I don’t believe my race to be supreme, and I don’t place less value on anyone who is different than me. I am not against people who desire to come to America to better themselves, their family, their future, and our country as a whole. My vote for Donald Trump shouldn’t paint me “anti-immigration” anymore than your vote for Hillary would make you “anti-military.” You see?
I’m not anti-gay or even anti-you. I’m not hate-filled or even angry for that matter. If anything, maybe I’m sad. When it comes right down to it my candidate of choice never made it to the end, but I knew as a responsible citizen I couldn’t sit this one out, no matter how much a part of me may have wanted to. In the end I had to place the candidates side by side and make a decision, but that doesn’t mean you can make a snap assumption based on who I pick.
Many of the comments out of Mr. Trump’s mouth make me wince simply because of who I am as a person, and I will openly admit that how he gets his point across is not how I communicate mine. But when the major issues were placed on the table I made a choice. Does that choice completely define me? No, it does not. I just need to sleep at night.
Because, you see, come November 9th I won’t be answering to any of my fellow, American voters, but I will be held accountable to God. After much prayerful consideration I came to a decision, and I have peace about that. What I did not do was throw on my rebel flag t-shirt or KKK hood, holler “hell yeah,” and go burn down a black church (like some leftists may assume).
See, for me a vote for Trump doesn’t translate to a vote for hate or inequality. It instead is equivalent to a vote for life. It equals a vote against criminal activity, dishonesty, and a slew of political platforms that blatantly go against my core values as a Christian. End. Of. Story.
So the next time you want to try and judge someone based on their presidential candidate of choice you might want to remember that we all desire a better America, and last time I looked neither one running for office was without fault. After the ballots are counted, celebrations and/or grievances are voiced, and then begins a new presidential term, we will all still stand on the same soil wanting the same overall liberties for our families. Regardless of who’s elected, We the People, in all our glorious, varying opinions are what America is all about.
Helen nguyen says
Well said! I love it! Thank you for voting for your Catholic faith!
Diana says
I love this! I’m so tired of the mud slinging going around this election. It seems worse then ever! I don’t care who people vote for. I care about who I voted for because I’m accountable for only me.
Dmitri Dumas says
Brie, don’t let people bother you with regards to who you vote for. If they judge you, then they are lower than shark sh*t. Trump is against abortion. Clinton supports it. God creates life and clinton wants to destroy it. I see in your profile that you are a veteran. I would like to hear more about that. Also, someone her mentioned “Thank you for voting for your Catholic faith!”. Not being from the US, I would like some clarity on that one as well.
Other than that, have a great day. Cheers
D
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
I’m not Catholic. I’m actually nondenominational. I just love Jesus. I suppose it was assumed I am Catholic because of my strong pro-life stance, but I’m not sure.
I served in the medical field of the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman for five years. I entered service under Bill Clinton and watched him ignore when the USS Cole was bombed by terrorists. The remainder of my service was under GW Bush, and though many have criticized his leadership, I believe he did very well with the cards he was dealt. In fact, I was never so proud to be under a Commander in Chief as I was that man. I do believe Trump would be a more military friendly POTUS, but that’s just my opinion.
Dmitri Dumas says
Respect earned and given
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you.
Dave Parsons says
Well said! I have heard awful “opinions about people like me” which is all they are from the party and some in the other party that wants to take this country completely away from the way it was founded as regards to people just like me! We are the hard workers, the responsible ones, the ones who pay taxes, the ones who value every life and the ones who love and serve God! How does that make me deplorable? I’m not out to hurt anyone but I will share what God’s word says about life in Him and you can take it or leave it! I’m not voting for a particular person but instead the path that I hope leads towards keeping this country from being torn from it’s roots and it’s freedoms!
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
So very true. Thanks Dave.
Mala says
While I’ll defend your right to vote your values, I’m sadden by the vitriolic, mean-spirited, unChrist-like language and behavior your vote excused. Shandan Chakrabati put it best: “As many have said, while not every Trump voter may have been a racist, sexist, xenophobic maniac, each and every one of them decided that rank racism, sexism, and maniacal xenophobia was not disqualifying for the office of President of the United States.” That, to me, is a travesty.
Mala Propia says
I think if I disagree with you, even thoughtfully and reasonably, my comment will never see the light of day.
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Hi Mala. I’m a full time nurse and have four children, two of which I’m homeschooling full time. Yesterday was my anniversary and I celebrated rather than get on my blog. I’m so sorry you had to wait 24 hours to see your opinion published on my personal website. Perhaps that’s what’s wrong with today’s generation. It’s all about “me.”
Mala says
No, that was too easy. The God you claim to follow created a multitude of different people, of various shades, in various parts of the world, who worship him in myriad ways. When I went to ballot box, I went to vote in a way to affirmed the beautiful diversity God created on this earth, so I refute the notion that I’m somehow self-absorbed. I voted for all the people who – though unlike me – deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and love of Christ that was not demonstrated by Donald Trump during his campaign, nor by individuals who are being selected to serve in his administration. But from your blog post (and your vote), you’re okay with that. You’re satisfied with a world that concerns itself not with the treatment of those already here on earth – people who were created by God – and a world in which Christians are not only incompetent stewards of the earth’s resources – also created by God – but who will also stand behind leaders advancing environmental policies that will undoubtedly affect the health of all those unborn children. It’s all about you. Hope you had a pleasant anniversary.
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
I didn’t mean to be so harsh and accuse you of being self-absorbed. Sometimes it is aggravating to have a website where people comment angry that I haven’t posted their comment yet. So I reacted.
I do agree with much of what this comment reads. I love ALL my fellow man. We could go back and forth all day I’m sure. I voted in the end for a candidate that didn’t believe in murdering the unborn. This will be my final comment. Im sure you understand. I don’t think one man (even if he is POTUS) should define how people feel they are viewed in this world. That’s certainly giving one man a lot of power.