Dear Mr. Donald Trump

On any other day, I wouldn't have written this. Instead, I would be observing and watching the race from a distance albeit closely like I have always done.

However, this is not a normal day neither is the November 8th election. When America sneezes, the world catches a cold, goes the saying. I don't know if you know about it but this side we are fully aware of it. Whether deliberately or unintentionally, America influences all facets of our life here. Music. Grammar. Television programs. Films and movies, even the animated ones. Dressing. And now even accent. It's all American. People's intelligence is measured and subsequently judged by how close their accent is to the 'American accent'. Obviously very few pass the bar, but we are all trying...

Given all that, the intricate connection between us and America, I'm sure you're not surprised why a Zimbabwean is enthusiastic about American Presidential elections. It's the American Dream that is pushing even non-Americans to think about America. Because that dream coincides with everyone's dream. It has been personalised by many. The dream of freedom and liberty. The dream of unlimited exploration. The dream of adventure. The dream of rising above limitations and challenges and establishing a stronghold. A dream that says; It's not where you come from that matters but who you choose to be. A dream that all are equal, both he and she. It is that dream which caused me to even follow you on Twitter, watch debates and pressers.

Mr Trump, I understand your concerns and what you mean when you say, 'without borders there's no country'. I understand when you talk about tightening immigration laws if elected to the White House. Criminals are taking advantage of porous borders and loose immigration laws to enter some countries and cause problems. America has been a victim of several terrorist attacks, some of which can be traced back to immigrants. But I am scared.

In an ideal world, your ideas would work and help all of us to stay in peace. But this world is far from perfect sir. There's tyranny, dictatorship, wars, hunger and starvation. People are dying in some parts. Warmongers are sparking wars in some parts. Some are sponsoring despondency and unrest so they can rip off resources from the war zones. Oil. Diamonds. Gold. Rubber. Valuable resources are sneaking out in the shadow of the night. Rulers are punching their people with iron fists.

People have no choice but to flee, seeking refuge. Some travel for many months just to get out of the danger zones. They have dreams. They have hoped. Only that their own fields are no longer be fertile for the seeds of hope to germinate. The pillars of their foundations are crushing and crumbling. They need somewhere else to go and start all over again, to cultivate and plant the seeds again. They need places where the sanctity of life is respected. America provides such, they dream.

When you see them docking or landing, just remember not all of them are criminals. Most of them are victims. Look at little kids, look at the elderly, look at the women (maybe you don't value them the way some of us do). They are determined to start all over again, in America. Because to them, America is Great already, always. To them, America won't be great by excluding dreamers... America is great because she gives them equal opportunities. America is great because she has set a standard of greatness. America is great because she promotes diversity and views divergent in thought as a strength. As long as the Statue of Liberty is still up, America is great. That's the American Dream to them.

Students searching for studying opportunities in America. Professionals seeking better opportunities in America. Scientists looking for better facilities in America to make, not only America but the whole World Great. Musicians and performers eying the American fertile ground. Because America is Great to them.

I am shivering and quivering at some of the comments attributed to you on how you intend to 'Make America Great Again'. They are pronounced by stereotypes and emotions. I'm always left wondering if indeed you have said some of the things or the 'media is rigged' against you.

You see, when America sneezes, we all catch a cold. Who knows how everyone else is going to respond to the 'Great Wall' idea? We, the world, might be doomed. I wish you could think twice about that.

All the best in the elections Mr Trump.

In God We Trust!

Regards,

Me.

PS: I still don't understand that locker room talk though. (First appeared here; Dear Mr Donald Trump