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Our best leaders bring us together. I believe Donald Trump achieved victory in part, however, by further splitting us apart. I would therefore like to implore the following from fellow readers: Remember it is a strength to admit when you (or your candidate) makes a mistake, lose or fail. Social media and national news outlets have allowed us to accept only the facts that confirm our existing beliefs.
Consider that millions of others do not share your views and yet are still (hopefully) good people. Be empathetic to the experiences that led someone to their political beliefs. If you cannot agree on the facts, at least validate each other’s feelings as genuine.
I know I have friends and relatives who supported the president-elect. I hope they, too, could at least acknowledge the apprehension many of us are experiencing in this moment where so much is at stake.
Evan Taniguchi
Nuuanu
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