Be brave - stand up against Trump and his supporters
15 April 2024
Many people agree that Donald J. Trump is a clear and present danger to democracy and prosperity in the United States for reasons that we all know:
He intends to be a dictator and to terminate the Constitution when needed.
He can only think of what is good for himself and is incapable of thinking what is in the best interest of the country.
He attempted an insurrection on 6 January 2021.
He believes he is above the law.
He acts like an agent for Vladimir Putin, Russia’s dictator.
He is incompetent in business and impotent at solving problems.
He is unable to control his emotions and constantly ridicules women, non-Whites, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, the disabled, Muslims and Jews, which makes him incapable of effective management or leadership.
He repeatedly threatens those who oppose him or challenge him in any way.
We should be afraid of Donald J. Trump because of his threats and his power, particularly if he is elected President.
But in response to these threats, we should resolve to be brave, not cowardly:
We should persistently challenge Donald Trump for his lies, offensive speech and conduct.
We should work as hard as we can to support the reelection of Joe Biden.
We should weaken the influence of Trump’s major supporters.
We should seek out others opposed to Donald J. Trump so that together, we can strengthen our resolve and increase our effectiveness against this dangerous person.
As Congresswoman Debbie Dingell stated in her essay: How to Stand Up to Trump:
I’m not afraid to say what I think, even when that means there may be unpleasant repercussions and threats from the former president and his supporters. A lot of us may face this type of conflict in the year ahead.
But I do know that hateful rhetoric cannot be ignored or become normalized. We have to stand up to bullies in this country, and we have to call out indignities.
In my view, the only way you can deal with bullies is to consistently call out their inexcusable behavior and stand in defense of those they choose to target. Trust me, I know it can wear you down — but we can’t grow tired, and we must push back on the hatred when we see it, calling it out, using language everyone understands and in ways that prevent it from seeping into our everyday lives and routines.
We need to hold people accountable for their words. I know that if John [her late husband] were here, he would tell me to do exactly what I’m doing now — to stand up and make my voice heard, and not back down. That’s what I’m going to continue to do, and I hope that as we look toward 2024, all our leaders, elected and aspiring, will join me. New York Times.
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