Since November 9, we've noticed many of our friends have received nasty notes from people they were associated with (either acquaintances or even old friends) on Facebook, who support the new President. We assume they feel empowered to be hateful to people unlike them, now that they have a platform.It seems apparent that those people have had hatred locked in their hearts have decided they now have a "right" to show their hatred. If you read legitimate news, you know it has become a national epidemic.
It's okay to not like someone for their personality, but to not like or even hate and harrass them because they're not straight, white, or conservative christian is NOT right. In fact, it flies in the face of what used to be christianity (to love all).
It appears that anger, fear and hatred of others who are different now has a new platform and those who have that deep seated hatred, fear or insecurity about those who are different from them are now lashing out.
We have disconnected from or have been disconnected from quite a few people from former high school friends to acquaintances on Facebook including people who also rescue dogs or are also in the paranormal field. Suddenly, it seems, since the new President was elected, these people we are no longer associated with felt the need to show hatred to gay people, Jews, African-Americans, Muslims, Latinos, Asians, or anyone who doesn't look like them or anyone who doesn't practice Christianity. It's appalling that these people have lashed out at us for being a progressive, gay married couple.
So if you have lost acquaintances and friends and neighbors because of this election, you should know you're better off without the negativity in your life. It's better now to see those people's true colors before you spend a lot of time with them. Focus on the Good people in your life instead.
Sadly, we think it will continue until the right wing nuts are ousted from Congress and the presidency. It's going to be a hard four years combating prejudice and bigotry, and although I'm an optimist, I don't see it getting better until the new regime changes completely.
