Have you ever met someone who is so similar to you in your world views that it’s scary? If so, was it a good experience? I haven’t. I’ve met someone who seemed to be, but he was dishonest. There was no real connection, no pleasure, and no consistency. But that’s not the point; the point is that we all differ to some degree. None of my friends is exactly like me, yet I love my friends nonetheless. Everyone has something unique and beautiful to offer, and many of them — perhaps some who are the least like me, have something to teach. So why is it that in political discourse today no one listens to each other? Why is everything so polarized? Selfish genes aside, some things are simply in everyone’s best interest. And it takes many minds working together to figure out exactly what those things are, and many different opinions deserve consideration.
I see this country heading down a path that’s simply frightening. The U.S. political system isn’t working. The judicial system is a mess. Separation of powers does not work when the executive branch controls the judicial branch, and financial interests control everything…
So why don’t we just stop, think, and turn a different course? Why must there be revolution or collapse before any change for the better? Why don’t we just reach out and try to understand each other? Why don’t we compromise where we can, support the weak when we can, and respect individuals for their uniqueness? Why? It’s amazing what treasures you find when you reach out your hands and meet someone halfway.
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