There is civic value to be had in political differences
Thank you Jim for writing such an inspiring glimpse into how complex and wonderful a sea of humanity can be.
Your cast of characters was spot on.
I remember when democrats and republicans were but two sides of the same coin…an American coin. Now it seems they’re not even the same denomination.
I don’t feel the other side is stupid, I just feel judged by them for not drinking from their KoolAid.
Can you really conceive of a time where everybody agrees with everything?
As the book I referred to argues, democracy requires agreement on fundamentals to survive - free speech among them. Equal application of our laws. An independent judiciary. That we should work toward.
No, Don Q, I cannot.
Everybody agreeing with everything? Such a boring concept we seem to be burdened by nowadays.
I grew up during a time when family members taught me that "variety is the spice of life."
Thank you for your comment.
Thank you Jim for writing such an inspiring glimpse into how complex and wonderful a sea of humanity can be.
Your cast of characters was spot on.
I remember when democrats and republicans were but two sides of the same coin…an American coin. Now it seems they’re not even the same denomination.
I don’t feel the other side is stupid, I just feel judged by them for not drinking from their KoolAid.
Can you really conceive of a time where everybody agrees with everything?
As the book I referred to argues, democracy requires agreement on fundamentals to survive - free speech among them. Equal application of our laws. An independent judiciary. That we should work toward.
No, Don Q, I cannot.
Everybody agreeing with everything? Such a boring concept we seem to be burdened by nowadays.
I grew up during a time when family members taught me that "variety is the spice of life."
Thank you for your comment.