Musician Neil Young has made his political opinions on the President of the United States, Donald Trump, very clear in a new open letter published to his website.
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Neil Young Blasts Donald Trump In Open Letter: 'You Are A Disgrace To My Country'
Neil Young has only recently become a US citizen.
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In January, Young shared a photo of himself standing next to an American flag with a "Democrats register to vote here" sign, along with the caption, "I'm happy to report I'm in!"
At the time, he urged his followers to "Vote your conscience."
Young, who was born in Canada and has been living in the United States since the 60s, said at the time, "I’m still a Canadian; there’s nothing that can take that away from me."
However, Young still cares about what happens politically in the country he lives in.
"But I live down here; I pay taxes down here; my beautiful family is all down here – they’re all Americans, so I want to register my opinion," he said.
Young has made his opinion known with a new open letter directed to the current President.
"You are a disgrace to my country," Young stated, opening his letter.
"Your mindless destruction of our shared natural resources, our environment and our relationships with friends around the world is unforgivable."
"Your policies, decisions, and short term thinking continue to exacerbate the Climate Crisis."
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Young confirmed he believed that Barack Obama was a better person, stating, "Our first black president was a better man than you are."
"The United States of America, my country, is not a green on one of your branded golf courses that you can ride around on and damage so that other players cannot shoot straight."
Young then addressed President Trump's use of his songs, "Keep On Rockin' In The Free World," at his rallies, stating that it isn't a song that Trump can "trot out."
Young stated that every time Trump heard the song, he hopes "you hear my voice. Remember it is the voice of a tax-paying US citizen who does not support you."
"I don't blame the people who voted for you. I support their right to express themselves, although they have been lied to, and in many cases believed the lies, they are true Americans. I have their back."
Young then wrote that he was endorsing Bernie Sanders as the democratic candidate.
Young wrote that Sanders is "aiming at preserving our children's future directly" and that he is "truly fighting for the USA."
Some fans are not pleased with Young's letter.
Some are arguing that as someone who hasn't been an American citizen until this year, Young should stay out of American politics.
Others are excited to see him back Sanders.
David Crosby, who has also endorsed Sanders, replied to a tweet saying there should be a half of a Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young reunion at Sanders rally saying, "Tell him... I'm ready."
How do you feel about Young's letter? Do you agree with his points? Let us know in the comments!
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