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After a year of spreading hate, racism, bigotry and separatism, Donald has now put on sheep’s clothing to convince the African Americans, Latinos, and LGBT communities that he is the best thing they could ask for.
He sounds like a song from years back “Vote for me and I will set you free”. The song was aimed at the lies and deception used to sway voters and gain power. This is what Trump is trying to do to the American people and the hate filled racists, bigots, uneducated and uninformed citizens are swallowing every word.
Trump, in one of his speeches, asked African Americans to support and vote for him. He asked, “What did they have to lose?”
Well Donald Trump, I can’t speak for all African Americans, but as an African American, I will tell you what I have to lose. First, is the progress that has been made for me and the African American race over the past 50 years. I acknowledge the playing field is not perfect or equal, but is better than has been and I refuse to be taken backward.
Secondly, self-respect. I could not look myself in the mirror if I allowed a wolf in sheep’s clothing to con me into believing his lies. As a leopard cannot change its spots, you will always be a racist, bigot, and self-serving individual.
Thirdly, I could not look my children and grandchildren in the face and explain to them how I voted for a man who would tear America apart and alienate the rest of the world, leaving them no hope or future. NO! Donald, you cannot have my vote or my support and any African American, Latino, or LGBT in their right mind will not vote or support you.
Robert Lewis, Army SGM (Retired)
Clarksville, TN