To me, this is a reasonable, impassioned and respectful statement of principle from a diverse cast concerned about the safety of their loved ones. The VP elect was not offended, but DT went crazy on Twitter and demanded an apology. This is wrong on so many levels. Why is the President Elect concerned with such trivial matters when he has to create a new cabinet, hire thousands, meet foreign leaders and so much more?
He has no restraint, no dignity, no honor. He is so thin-skinned and self-absorbed that everything has to be about him. And he has no idea what Hamilton is all about. The US was founded with a revolution and adopted the principles of free speech, press and religion. Yet, he cannot tolerate any criticism. The danger is that the incident further divides the country and he keeps feeding that division. Plus, he is distracting from the $25 million dollar settlement on the T University fraud case. His supporters are furious at a perceived insult and are encouraging a boycott. Opponents, who are bemused and mocking, would love to pick up rejected tickets. The show is sold out to the end of 2017.
I am worried about having dinner with my New Jersey family next week. All DT supporters, one cousin is especially rabid. She better not start anything cause my sons will eat her alive. I hope we can just have a nice dinner and catch up on the past year of family events. We haven't seen them since summer 2015. My aunt is reasonable and we could have a decent conversation, but her daughter is extreme. I'm sure nearly every family in the country is struggling with this same division. So, I'll go and play nice for a few hours.
I keep thinking about the pendulum. Will it continue to swing right and if so, for how long and how far? When will the leftward swing begin again? Has it begun already? I'm looking for signs, but they all indicate a continued swing to the right, at least for now. The white nationalists are rejoicing because they see an opening for broader acceptance and influence. The racism has been just below the surface and has come to a head now. Martin Luther King Jr. said: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. " So, it is incumbent on each of us to live according to those principles.
It's been a Harry Potter weekend and I let myself get drawn in again, hoping for some relief from the anxiety and worry about the future. In just two days, we'll be with our sons and that will be a great comfort. My sons, my greatest hope for the future.
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