For most of us, this year’s election is the first where we can really use our voice and be a part of our country’s history. Alexia Roberts and Chris Morse are both new voters who were excited to finally put in a ballot.
“My first time voting was easy. There were lots of friendly people around to help guide you through it and answer any questions you had about it. I had a wonderful older lady get really excited once I told her I needed to register because it was my first time voting,” Roberts said.
When I asked how Roberts and Morse felt after the election their responses were fairly similar.
“The elections was definitely strange, but I feel as though the next few days and months into Trump’s presidency are extremely important to our societal strength. We must stay together, division is what got us into this mess. Positive protests and social change is what’s necessary, not verbal and physical outlast to those that oppose each other,” said Morse.
Roberts added, “Truthfully, I am very disappointed and a bit fearful about the results of the election. For people to vote and stand behind a man with horrendous morals and ideals, on top of him successfully getting into office, makes me sick to my stomach. However, a part of me is hopeful, especially after seeing all of the love, support and protection people have for those minorities who will be directly affected by the next president, that we will not tolerate any kind of hate spewed by those inspired by Trump. In the end, we will need to come together as a country, have a conversation and really push back on those who think it’s okay to be xenophobic, sexist, racist and/or homophobic.”
Though both didn’t vote for Trump, this will not discourage them from voting again.
“I will most definitely vote again, as voting is one of the most important civil duties that an American takes on. Every vote counts, and this election prices it,” said Morse.
Whether you voted for Clinton or Trump exercising your right as an American civilian is extremely important. Every vote counts.
