‘Humans Of New York’ Is Pissed Enough At Trump To Write This Powerful Letter

Trump's actions have gotten so hateful that even Brandon Stanton, the nicest guy ever, had to say something.

Brandon Stanton is an advocate of allowing people to speak their minds. On Monday, the man behind the popular website, Humans of New York, decided to speak out in a blunt open letter to Donald Trump.

"Along with millions of Americans, I’ve come to realize that opposing you is no longer a political decision. It is a moral one," Stanton wrote in a powerful letter, which was posted to the HONY Facebook page and his personal Twitter account.
The post comes in the wake of a weekend that saw violence in Chicago, where Trump supporters clashed with protesters after the candidate was forced to cancel a rally. Trump took no responsibility for the incident and instead blamed Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his supporters for the riots, and threatened the Vermont senator by tweeting:



Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump
Bernie Sanders is lying when he says his disruptors aren't told to go to my events. Be careful Bernie, or my supporters will go to yours!


In his letter, Stanton criticizes Trump for inciting violence at his rallies and promoting hateful ideologies toward Muslims, refugees and immigrants, writing:

I am a journalist, Mr. Trump. And over the last two years I have conducted extensive interviews with hundreds of Muslims, chosen at random, on the streets of Iran, Iraq and Pakistan. I’ve also interviewed hundreds of Syrian and Iraqi refugees across seven different countries. And I can confirm— the hateful one is you.

Humans of New York
December 25, 2015 ·
Merry Christmas! Yesterday we raised nearly $500,000 in financial assistance for the refugee families we met during the month of December. As of now, this is enough to provide each family with about $40,000. That is a large amount for anyone, but when you are starting from zero, it is all the money in the world. These families lost everything in the war. Most have multiple children and significant medical needs, so our assistance will significantly ease the stress of starting over. Thanks so much to everyone who gave yesterday. The fundraiser will run for one more day, so anyone else who would like to donate may do so here:
http://bit.ly/1TjkNc0






Trump has also made polarizing comments about people with disabilities, Jewish people, women and black people:



Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump
Our great African American President hasn't exactly had a positive impact on the thugs who are so happily and openly destroying Baltimore!

Stanton's comments have apparently struck a chord. In the first four hours since it was posted, the message has received over 900,000 likes and 500,000 shares.
To read it in full, see below:

Humans of New York
5 hours ago
An Open Letter to Donald Trump:
Mr. Trump,
I try my hardest not to be political. I’ve refused to interview several of your fellow candidates. I didn’t want to risk any personal goodwill by appearing to take sides in a contentious election. I thought: ‘Maybe the timing is not right.’ But I realize now that there is no correct time to oppose violence and prejudice. The time is always now. Because along with millions of Americans, I’ve come to realize that opposing you is no longer a political decision. It is a moral one.



I’ve watched you retweet racist images. I’ve watched you retweet racist lies. I’ve watched you take 48 hours to disavow white supremacy. I’ve watched you joyfully encourage violence, and promise to ‘pay the legal fees’ of those who commit violence on your behalf. I’ve watched you advocate the use of torture and the murder of terrorists’ families. I’ve watched you gleefully tell stories of executing Muslims with bullets dipped in pig blood. I’ve watched you compare refugees to ‘snakes,’ and claim that ‘Islam hates us.’

I am a journalist, Mr. Trump. And over the last two years I have conducted extensive interviews with hundreds of Muslims, chosen at random, on the streets of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan. I’ve also interviewed hundreds of Syrian and Iraqi refugees across seven different countries. And I can confirm— the hateful one is you.

Those of us who have been paying attention will not allow you to rebrand yourself. You are not a ‘unifier.’ You are not ‘presidential.’ You are not a ‘victim’ of the very anger that you’ve joyfully enflamed for months. You are a man who has encouraged prejudice and violence in the pursuit of personal power. And though your words will no doubt change over the next few months, you will always remain who you are.

Sincerely,
Brandon Stanton


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I agree, it is a moral duty to speak out about people like Trump, and our home grown racist groups.

https://imgur.com/gallery/QdQfJ

That's brilliant!