As Donald Trump assumed the presidency, the author reflected on the expected reactions of peers at school, which mirrors broader societal tensions. Trump's presidency, representing significant political discomfort, prompts a reconsideration of silencing beliefs for acceptance. The absence of Democratic leaders at the inauguration symbolizes deeper unease about the erosion of values like truth and inclusion. This caution is mirrored in school environments, where engaging in complex discussions about issues like immigration and abortion is avoided. The author critiques this avoidance, urging a confrontation with uncomfortable truths.
High school often feels like a miniature political system. You're expected to follow the rules, agree where it's safe and avoid saying anything that might set you apart.
Their absence spoke volumes about a deeper discomfort. It wasn't just Trump they rejected - it was what his presidency symbolizes: a turning point in American politics where values like truth, inclusion, and decency seemed, to them, to be in jeopardy.
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