Dear Donald Trump,
I wrote you a letter four years ago when you first took the most cherished position in the oval office. Through shaking hands and eyelashes drenched in a rude awakening, I wrote you a note I knew your narcissism would never allow your eyes to see. I sit here today on January 17th, 2021 and yet again I write you a letter you will never read.
I am writing this because it is the only way I know how to process and articulate my feelings in this time of transition. I am relieved you are leaving office but I am bewildered by your ever unwavering supporters.
Since the beginning of the election over four years ago, our America has been met with a procession of extremes. Extreme fears, extreme hate, extreme shock, extreme lies, misogyny and racism. Donald I don't know you and I don't want to know you, but how I wish I grasped why you could be so hateful, so unfeeling, and so misguided. What got you here to this moment in history of being one of the most hated and feared people in our world?
When I first heard you speak on NPR before you took to the highest office, I was disturbed. You spoke of Muslims and the vile in your words brought me to tears. I cried hysterically for almost an hour. I cried as though someone near to my heart had just died. I wept because to me you represented something deep and evil in humanity. Something I had let myself ignorantly believe we had surpassed long ago and there I was with my naivety stripped away from me. You spoke of building walls to block out my native peoples. You claimed you would take away human rights and severe hardworking families under the guise that they were rapists and drug dealers. The most punch me in the gut part was, people supported you.
Hate knocked on your door and you answered and threw a party for you and your constituents. Your base cheered for your agenda of white supremacy and elitism. You prayed on the weak and the downtrodden with lies of an America great for them and they ate up every maggot filled word that crawled out of your mouth. You are no man Donald. You are blinded but gluttony, ego, and fear. I am repulsed by your attitude towards women and I am sickened by your business mindset. America is not a business, but you ran it like one and it went bankrupt like one. America should be a family of people, beautiful, broken and bonded. The American people needed to be treated like family and you shredded us into factions like a machine. Humans are interdependent. Our survival and happiness rest on the shoulders of one another. Yet you left families divided and made us weaker for it.
You have continued to put your survival ahead of every man, woman, and child on this earth and on Wednesday I pray you will begin to bear the consequences. How does it feel to have your own colleagues turn on you, to be called the worst president in America. How does it feel to leave a legacy of treason, insurrection, and the resurgence of neo-nazis? Donald do you feel anything at all, or is your heart truly made of stone? This nation is strong and you will not destroy our democracy. You grabbed lady liberty by the pussy and mother justice will not rest until she has been avenged.
Sincerely,
A feminist, an ally, a socialist, a Democrat, and a humanitarian
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A major blow has been dealt to criminal networks operating across the English Channel after a man was jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of small boats used in dangerous migrant crossings. The case has highlighted the complex and often hidden supply chains that fuel people-smuggling operations and has renewed debate about border security, organized crime, and the humanitarian risks faced by migrants. The Hidden Backbone of Smuggling Networks While public attention often focuses on the boats intercepted at sea or the migrants arriving on British shores, this case has exposed a less visible but crucial link in the smuggling chain: suppliers. According to investigators, the jailed man was not steering boats or recruiting migrants. Instead, he acted as a key logistics provider, supplying inflatable vessels in bulk to organized gangs who then used them to transport people across one of the world’s busiest and most dangerous shipping lanes. Authorities revealed that thousands of small boats were distributed over several years, allowing smuggling networks to operate at scale. These vessels, often cheaply made and poorly equipped, were never designed for long sea journeys. Yet they became the primary tool for criminal gangs seeking to maximize profits while minimizing costs. Profits Over Human Life Investigators stressed that the boats supplied were frequently overloaded, lacking basic safety features such as reliable engines, life jackets, or navigation equipment. This disregard for safety has contributed directly to numerous incidents at sea, including capsized vessels, rescues in freezing waters, and tragic loss of life. Prosecutors argued that the supplier was fully aware of how the boats would be used. Financial records reportedly showed substantial profits generated through bulk sales, with little concern for the fate of those placed aboard the vessels. In court, the case was framed not just as a crime of illegal supply, but as an act that enabled life-threatening journeys. A Case With Wider Implications The sentencing has been described by officials as a warning to others operating behind the scenes of people-smuggling networks. Law enforcement agencies emphasized that tackling illegal crossings requires dismantling entire supply chains, not just intercepting boats at sea or arresting facilitators on the ground. By targeting suppliers, authorities hope to disrupt operations earlier and make it harder for gangs to replace equipment quickly. However, experts caution that smuggling networks are highly adaptive. Cutting off one supplier may raise costs temporarily, but demand for dangerous crossings often remains driven by conflict, poverty, and lack of legal migration routes. The Human Cost Behind the Crime Beyond the legal significance, the case has brought renewed attention to the human suffering linked to Channel crossings. Migrants who attempt the journey often flee war, persecution, or extreme hardship. Many are misled by smugglers who promise safe passage, only to place them in unseaworthy boats with little chance of rescue if something goes wrong. Human rights groups argue that while criminal suppliers must be held accountable, enforcement alone cannot solve the crisis. They warn that tougher crackdowns may push migrants toward even riskier routes, increasing the likelihood of tragedy. Government Response and Policy Debate The government has welcomed the conviction, describing it as proof that authorities are serious about dismantling organized crime linked to illegal migration. Officials reiterated commitments to stricter border enforcement, enhanced international cooperation, and stronger penalties for those involved in smuggling operations. At the same time, critics have questioned whether current policies sufficiently address the root causes of irregular migration. 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