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Should I attend the inauguration?

Asked by amazingme (1860points) December 23rd, 2016

Recently I began a new relationship and with this relationship has come a ticket to the presidential inauguration in January.
I am having a difficult time deciding whether or not I should attend.
I am utterly disappointed in the election of Trump and his beliefs (or lack thereof) and actions go against everything I believe. While I am a liberal person, I would attend the inauguration if any other person had been elected, Republican or Democrat. The rhetoric that surrounded the Trump campaign and now continues into his new administration is frightening for many reasons and I do not wish to even seem as if I have the slightest inclination of commendation towards this election.

I do not believe declining to attend will have any bearing on my new relationship (a Republican, yet not a Trump supporter), yet I still remain indecisive. I am definitely attending the Women’s March the following day (I live in the DC Metropolitan area).

So, I want to hear others’ opinions on this matter. If you were in my situation, would you attend? Please refrain from unhelpful comments.

Thanks :)

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