I’m a registered Republican. I have been since I turned 18 and was able to vote. I have since voted Republican many times. I voted for Bush both times, I voted against Obama both times, and I voted for Trump.

I often cried ‘oh what a narcissist!’ Obama was, “He’s acting like a spoiled child!”…

I am truly sorry. I didn’t give you the credit you deserved. While I have long thought of myself as not someone who holds the party line, but strongly leans towards the conservative side, I have learned that the party I belong to has rarely actually been the party I believe in. I can no longer support a party simply because I am pro-life and I believe in God. It is no longer acceptable to disregard all the problems with my party simply because they claim to hold to two beliefs I have. Likewise, it is no longer acceptable to dismiss so much of the Democratic party simply because they do not agree with two ideals that are very important to me.

I think it’s time to change my registration. I’ll register as an independent. This administration has made me ashamed to be a Republican, and has shamed me for standing alongside such a disgraceful man as our current President. I guess I also have to apologize to all of you whom I voted against. Hopefully we can do it right this time, and not repeat our last mistake!

edit: Thanks for the silver, kind stranger!