When you enter into the study of any of the social sciences you have to be able to be willing to learn about different perspectives and viewpoints. Learning the social theories of Weber, Locke, Rousseau, Plato, Aristotle, and Marx(dare I say it), you have to have the ability to entertain a thought without having to accept it(easier said than done, but still possible). We do this because there is a methodology to these theories that we learn. These theories and ideas have been scrutinized, peer reviewed, and critiqued beyond belief, yet they still stand and have validity in our present day. Therefore we have to give them time for reflection.

However, during this election season there has been a man that launched his campaign based off of xenophobic and racist ideologies. Many people have flocked to this candidate, and hope for his election into the highest office of government. This candidate has repeatedly condoned violence at his rallies, claiming that he would pay any lawyer fees if necessary. He has been endorsed by a Klu Klux Klansman and did not disavow the endorsement. Just recently, there was audio of this candidate saying that he has not only forced himself upon women but also grabbing there genitals without consent, and saying it was ‘okay’ because he was a star. The extent to which this man has demeaned, belittled and offended people of all races, creeds, ethnicities, and gender orientations is astronomical.

Yet, when I protest the invitation of this man to speak at my University, a university that prides itself on diversity and acceptance, I am made out as the intolerant one. Told: “you have to be open to other viewpoints.” To which I respond: if this fool had any plan, and policy that he would implement, then sure I’d love to listen to such nonsense. However, he has none. All he does is lie, cheat, and steal.

So, let me make this perfectly clear: I do not listen to racists. I do not entertain bigots, and I do not tolerate unjustified hatred towards my fellow man. I WILL NOT LISTEN TO DONALD TRUMP NOR ANYONE THAT LIKES HIM. Because what they believe is archaic, and nonsensical. Because he would not afford me the same courtesy, because he would rather see my friends and family deported or jailed. There is a point in time where you have to put your foot down and say enough and enough, and not tolerate the continued attacks of a bully.

Donnie, you’re out of your element so shut the fuck up.

Signed,

Mitchell Timmerman