I kept telling myself that I would not write another politically oriented article. But the climate we are now in together with the fear that I noticed being generated lately is so sad I thought something should be said. It’s gone way past “agree to disagree” to, “if you’re of that opinion I have no respect for you, and we can’t be friends.”
This is so wrong. It’s our duty to speak out, and to hold our elected officials accountable. But to disrespect or even hate your neighbors because their views differ from yours is just wrong.
I go by the 50 percent rule; whatever you see or hear on your preferred stations is only half true at best. Every news article has a little truth and a little exaggeration mixed in. You the viewer must figure out which is which. If we could only agree on that we could move forward and make real progress for all.
I talked with an old friend the other day. He said that he removed the horn on his motorcycle because he fears that if he uses it, it could be taken wrong, and he would be attacked. I also saw someone wrongly accused of being a Nazi because of how he waved to some friends.
We post opinions as fact, which is only meant to spread fear. One friend told me that they were out for dinner when the table next to them heard their conversation. Then an argument started.
People Please! Is it just me or have we reached a critical point? This intolerance helps neither side. If you started each post or debate with “in my opinion” that would lower the threat syndrome. That is, in my opinion.
Hava Java Mesa maintains a political neutral position in the community. I listen to both sides of our current political climate. It’s easy, you just have to show respect even if you don’t totally agree with it. When you have intolerance for a different opinion, you can’t move forward. People Please!
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