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Today I Gave My Dad A Choice: Trump or His Grandkids and His Son
I felt the need to let him know what the stakes really were.
Leo Guinan
Sep 18 · 2 min read
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
I wrote earlier about trying to express my reasons to my dad in a calm and intellectual manner. I actually thought I had been calm and well-reasoned. I thought I might even be making progress.
Today I found out he put a Trump sign in his yard.
I got pissed. Really pissed. And I sent him and my mom a text message. Hands shaking, tears in eyes. This is what it said:
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Leo Guinan
Trying to share my experiences in a way that might help others. I can change the world. I will change the world. Even if for a single person. He/Him.
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I felt the need to let him know what the stakes really were.
Leo Guinan
Sep 18 · 2 min read
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
I wrote earlier about trying to express my reasons to my dad in a calm and intellectual manner. I actually thought I had been calm and well-reasoned. I thought I might even be making progress.
Today I found out he put a Trump sign in his yard.
I got pissed. Really pissed. And I sent him and my mom a text message. Hands shaking, tears in eyes. This is what it said:
And then I went for a walk to calm down. And the more I thought about it, the more I agreed with the message. At this point, it is not acceptable to me. You can vote for whom you wish. But I can choose who I surround myself with. I love my dad, but I can’t be around him until he understands how vital I believe this election to be and what is truly at stake. It is not easy. But it was necessary. Now to see what fallout occurs.Due to the signs in the yard, the kids and I will not be down. The current occupant of the White House is preaching hate and violence, endangering the lives and safety of many of my friends. This is not acceptable to me at all. There is a complete disregard for women, minorities, science, ethics, and morality. Please consider if you support Trump that much. Because I hate him that much. I wanted to be upfront and honest about my feelings.
Written by
Leo Guinan
Trying to share my experiences in a way that might help others. I can change the world. I will change the world. Even if for a single person. He/Him.
posted for fair use
Today I Gave My Dad A Choice: Trump or His Grandkids and His Son
I felt the need to let him know what the stakes really were.
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