Oppression and cruelty have been with us since biblical times. It's not going to change today, just because we don't like the history of the world. We have to MAKE it change. One person at a time. Be brave. Bell the cat.
Your parents and mine paid for this country. Half of my ancestors were here to meet the other half, and I'm not going to give it up because someone doesn't like my religion, my freedom, my opportunities, and my willingness to sacrifice in the name of God.
All I can say, risk, is that without people like you and my own ancestors, this country would be speaking languages few of us are familiar with.
Do not mistake compassion for weakness. We are not cowards, we will not kiss behinds, and we will fight for the Red, White and Blue. Make NO mistake about that!