The Darkest Places Of Hell By Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri writes that “ the darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.”1 They say that ignorance is bliss, but ignoring something in the hope that it might resolve itself is not the most suitable path for everything, specially things that are within our power. Dante maybe a bit too vicious in expressing this idea but perfectly encapsulates its urgency. The current American presidential race may possibly give rise be one such crisis. Americans need to be aware of the repercussions of Republican candidate Donald Trump becoming the president of one of the most powerful nations of the world.

When Donald Trump announced he was running for president on June 16, the idea seemed faintly ridiculous. The Washington Post said that he faced “an uphill battle to be taken seriously by his rivals, political watchers and the media.” The New York Times described it as an “improbable quest for the Republican nomination.” He was polling at less than 3 percent.2 But as the summer of Trump lingers into autumn, the real estate magnate remains the front-runner in the Republican presidential primary. The political establishment is flummoxed, and at least one of its members has concluded that Trump 's supporters are just insane.

Over the course of his campaign Trump has stated and pledged some outrageous and contentious views and policies. But I would like to focus on his immigration reform policies, his xenophobic ideologies, and how this could effect America’s relation with the rest of the world. *

1 Gallagher, Joseph. A Modern Reader 's Guide to Dante 's The Divine Comedy. Liguori, 10 May 1999. Print.

2 DelReal, Jose A. “Donald Trump Announces Presidential Bid”. The Washingt...

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