Would your opinion of me change if I was a Trump enthusiast? How about if I was a Biden backer? How about if I supported neither? Would you tell me if my political views bothered you? Would you insist your views are “right” and mine are “wrong” without listening to what I had to say? Is there a “middle ground”…ya know, a place where we agree to disagree and we’re “ok” with that? And is that even “ok”?
Whatever happened to civil discourse?
Whatever happened to being tolerant?
Civil discourse – “engagement in discourse (conversation) intended to enhance understanding.”
Tolerant – “showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not agree with.“
Don’t you agree the world could use a bit more of these? Why must we “political-ize” every stinkin’ little issue into meaningless, petty exchanges of “we’re right and you’re wrong”? What do we gain by doing this?
Whatever happened to the free exchange of ideas and seeking real solutions?
Yes, I am frustrated with the America I live in today. I’m not saying the America of my youth was perfect or better, but, ya know…in some ways it was…and do ya know what – America can be great again!
Maybe it all starts with a little civil discourse & toleration between friends (and enemies).
Dan’s View 