Trump or No Trump, I’m Staying Put

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I’ve been holding off on sharing my thoughts, clinging to the hope that this would all blow over. But as we inch closer to Election Day with Trump as the Republican nominee, it’s time to speak up.

If Trump wins, I’m not going anywhere.

It’s all too easy to declare, with exasperated sighs, that we’ll just pack our bags and leave this country behind, seeking refuge from his hate and bigotry. The idea of starting fresh somewhere more rational and tolerant is alluring. For many of us with the resources—job skills, assets to sell, and clean records—it feels like a viable option. But what about those who don’t have that luxury? Are we really ready to pack up and abandon those whose circumstances don’t allow for such an escape?

This nation is meant to be a land of opportunity. Trump’s campaign is all about making America “great again.” But if all the rational, privileged folks take off, what happens to everyone else? I refuse to let history record that when our country was handed over to a tyrant, we chose to run instead of reclaiming it. I won’t give my kids reason to be ashamed when they learn that, rather than fight for their friends and classmates, I opted for the easy way out.

As a white, middle-class heterosexual, I recognize my privilege, but it also comes with a responsibility. I’m not at risk in the same ways as others might be. I’m a woman, sure, and not religious, but my family fits the conventional mold. My husband works while I care for our kids who attend public school. We rely on public services like libraries and parks, and while we’re not rich, we’re comfortable in a time when many aren’t.

I won’t abandon my neighbors who are told they can’t use public restrooms or my friends denied the right to marry because of their same-sex relationships. I refuse to walk away while communities are ostracized for their beliefs or while rights are stripped away based on race, economic status, or gender. To suggest that those needing assistance are just lazy is ridiculous.

How petty it would be to deny refuge to those fleeing from war-torn countries, yet consider moving if someone we disagree with takes charge.

I won’t turn my back on my country. I’ll stand up against hate and injustice. I’ll raise my voice for my neighbors’ rights and offer silent support to friends who are suffering. I’ll advocate for equality, education, and tolerance—the true markers of a great nation.

So no, I won’t leave if Trump wins. I’ll stay and fight for those who have no choice but to remain.

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In summary, I stand firm in my commitment to fighting for justice and equality, no matter who is in power. Leaving is not an option; staying and advocating for what is right is the path I choose.