I feel compelled to write again before the historic election Nov. 8, when Americans have the choice/chance to elect the first female President of the United States.
Democrat Sen. Hillary Clinton, former secretary of state, is up against the Republican's pick, misogynist/racist Donald Trump, former host of 'Celebrity Apprentice', for our nation's highest honor of POTUS (President of the United States).
The last four Presidents have endorsed Clinton; and many other Republican legislators have refused to endorse Trump. The choice should be clear at this point as Trump has made disparaging comments about Women, Latinos, Black, and disabled persons. The man wants to outlaw Muslims and deport 11 million Americans who are slow on the path to citizenship, but still pay taxes and work here!
There has never been an election season like this one. Trump has been disrespectful of the U.S. Constitution and the office of the President. He has incited his supporters to violence and there have been outbreaks of hurtful and untrue things about the political system and Clinton, herself, and her husband former President Bill Clinton.
It has disgusted me to no end. But this election is so important because the differences between the candidates have never been so far apart. I do believe anyone who votes for Trump is a racist.
Clinton has been endorsed by Colin Powell, who served under two Republican Presidents. She has been endorsed by unions representing educators, nurses, the steel industry and Americans across the board - every gender, race and creed.
Women make up 53 percent of America's voting-age population. Seriously, isn't it time to let the females lead the country for awhile? Perhaps a woman can have more empathy, more consideration before we send young people to war. Clinton definitely is more experienced to lead this nation.
If women don't get behind this candidate, we may have to wait another hundred years or so to have another woman given the chance to break the highest glass ceiling ever!
Any woman who is not voting for Clinton has not paid attention to comments made by Trump himself. This man has boasted about sexual assaults he has gotten away with over his life!
Anyone who votes (or writes in) another candidate than Clinton, is giving that vote to Trump. Anyone who won't vote this year is giving their vote to Trump. And for those who say, 'I don't have to vote for a woman, just because she is a woman.' I say, 'Yes! Yes, you do!'
This election is too important to sit this one out. It's best to vote early, too. Many states have already opened up for early voting. There are enough methods to vote that make it easy for every American. Not only is it the only time (in four years) you can make your voice heard, it is your civic duty.
