Friday, I enjoyed all the activities of the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the 45th President of these divided, not united, states of America.

He wasn’t my first or second choice, but I voted more against his opponent than for him. I voted against what would have been a continuation of things I oppose as a Christian.

Will President Trump be a good president? That’s the unknown, but Friday I had hope that he will live up to his campaign promises.

As the day progressed, I enjoyed the parade with the patriotic music from the military bands and the college and high school bands from around the United States.

The placing of a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Soldier was a special, solemn moment that touched my heart.

The band from Talladega College, a historically black college in Alabama, stole the show in spite of pressure from members of the black community not to attend. Wisdom from their college president allowed them to be a part of this historic day.

Those students will never forget, or regret, that they were asked to perform on an international stage.

The day came to an end at the Military Ball with the president, vice-president and their wives dancing with members of the military.

That sent a message to our brave men and women in uniform that they will not be neglected anymore.

The next day was the day for the many people who opposed the presidency of Trump to demonstrate. It was billed as the Women’s March to send President Trump a message that they are not happy and will never go away.

They intend to challenge him for the next four years and that’s their right.

They were loud and vulgar at times. Some carried signs that read: “Love Not Hate,” but had hate in their hearts. They disagreed with Trump’s stand on abortion, health care, same sex marriage and climate change.

Hillary Clinton got in the act as she took to Twitter to thank the crowds for standing, speaking and marching for our values.

What Hillary said and what the people marched to protest is why the silent majority went to the polls and elected President Trump.

Maybe it’s time for those who lost to wise up!

If you have any questions or comments, please write Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call 985-652-8477 or e-mail hkeller@comcast.net.