There is something terrifyingly dangerous about condoning a career of pure bigotry; of unadulterated hatred. By condoning such, a precedent of, frankly, disgusting behavior and treatment of the American people is set. 

Of course, it is, at this point, expectedーcelebrated. 

So, let us celebrate.

Indeed, let us bask in the glory of racism. After all, “they’re only twelve percent of the population. Who the hell cares?” Let us leave all the “unskilled jobs” to “stupid and unskilled Mexicans” because, clearly, they are inferior to the rest of us. Let us entertain the idea of reintroducing segregated busses, because “this is Obama’s America.” Let us condone comparing the NFL to “a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons.”

 Let us wipe away the guilt; let us feel and be superior; let these statements be one of a sound, correct mind, because there’s racism, and then there’s “justifiable racism.” Truly, we are not and cannot be in the wrong.

Let us champion the struggle of the heterosexuals, because they are the true victims. They are, and always have been, “under assault.” Let us paint homosexuals as nothing short of blood-sucking sex machines, because when one turns their back on you, it’s not an insultー“it’s an invitation.” Let us reduce homosexuality to the same level of pedophila, because they’re basically the same thing. If gay marriage is “standard, normal operating procedure…[pedophila] could be, too.” 

Let us wipe away the guilt; let us feel and be superior; let these statements be one of a sound, correct mind. Truly, we are not and cannot be in the wrong.

Let us, too, further sexualize women. Let us invalidate their efforts to be heard, to find some level of justice, because “they’re out there protesting what they actually wish would happen to them sometimes.” After all, “feminism has led women astray,” but the women’s movement is greatー “especially when walking behind it.”  

Let us wipe away the guilt; let us feel and be superior; let these statements be one of a sound, correct mind. Truly, we are not and cannot be in the wrong.

Let us disregard all wrongdoing with a simple apologyーmultiple apologies, because a haphazardly-strung-together link of empty words is grounds enough to purge all guilt.

Let us present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom ー an honor reserved for those who have made an “especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interest of the United States, world peace, cultural, or other significant public or private endeavors” ー to one who has profited off of hatred.

Clearly, these remarks are directly in line with the national interest of the United States; if, of course, our national interest is racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. Clearly, these remarks fuel the flame of world peace, because there is nothing more unifying than statements engineered to divide. Clearly, these remarks work in favor of cultural advances, and not at all shame the cultures of others. Clearly, these remarks are those of significant public or private endeavors ー they clearly serve to benefit.

Let us award a man who has insulted the American people, for the American people are not just white; not just the 1%; not just men; not just straight; cisgender. Let us award the man who degrades the backbone of our countryーits diversity. Let it be okay to award such behavior, because this man has done incredible work for charity, and because this man inspires millions every day ー inspires millions with words that cut deep, with words that divide.

The moment that medal was daintily wrapped around his neck, the moment he was celebrated for his “contributions” ー it was that moment when one of the most influential people in the world, the President of the United States, told people everywhere that this man’s behavior is okay, and it will be championed.

But, of course, it is, at this point, expected.

Make America Great. God Bless the United States.