Elections are almost always polarizing. They're supposed to be, by their very nature.
Last night's election went in a direction that many people I know didn't like. Some people are upset. Others are scared. Lots more are excited and anxious.
Some of those who were disappointed with last night's outcome use the following line as a kind of guilt trip - "If you didn't vote, you can't complain." A valid point, to be sure. However, to those that would take the opportunity to complain since they did vote, I would make this suggestion: keep an open mind.
Sure, the election might not have ended up the way you wanted it to. It's totally fine to be a bit apprehensive, as well. But I would encourage you all to approach the next year or so without any grudges or agendas. If your concern is truly for the betterment of our country and our future, holding on to resentment and anger about an election isn't going to help anything.
I'm not saying that I know the future or that I'm so sure that the next four years are going to be the best. I'm just saying that if the situation was reversed, I would hope for the best. I would set aside my disappointment (after an appropriate amount of time, granted) and see how I can be a part of making the future of this country something that I can be proud of.
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