But, it brings me back to what has caused civility to be thrown out the window in which we can no longer debate issues or have a differing opinion and must result to name calling, or worse, threats?
Are there outside forces pitting us against each other and how do we end this? Is it the media and various think tanks? Is it the us versus them mentality and the red against the blue that is allowing for this? At times while trying to keep us informed the media may be the biggest culprit. Those who dictate policy coming from any think tank may also be responsible. Can we wrest back control from both of these factions? I think that it's in our best interest to do so.
Is the reason for this polarization is that folks on either side of the political aisle have gone to their respective corners not willing to come to the middle and at least talk? If that is the case, what a lost opportunity to us all.
I tend to take many online polls just to see what the outcome is and the ones that are politically based are split down the middle. Are we that entrenched that we have a tendency to vote in this fashion? I would find it amazing to see if an online poll can take a lesser known quote by and individual without giving their identity away and say; do you agree or disagree? Wouldn’t it be amazing and jaw-dropping if you agreed with someone you have not agreed with in the past? Now that would be mind-blowing. But, then again, you would have folks Googling the quote just to see who said it. To those that would do so; does the term cheater come to mind?
I often wonder if the politicians and the third-rail issues have brought this about. Do we see an issue come up and we scream; oh they just cannot get away with this? Do we say; oh what nerve? Maybe it is delving into the issue with a fresh set of eyes that may have you re-thinking your position. When we look at certain politicians often our opinion of them has been one of contempt. If we cannot seem to see their point, it’s okay. Hey, we are Americans and it is our freedom to disagree.
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