I agree. Those who refuse to argue facts or refuse to accept what we consider factual are frustrating and toxic. I had to walk away from my own brother because he is so stalwart in his defense of his position and I can neither change his mind nor accept his position. I can only hope that our differences will be resolved at the voting box and not on a street somewhere in America with spilled blood on the ground.
Cracks in the foundation of the Union became visible toward the end of June, 2022: Texas Republicans called for a referendum on secession, immediately before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach..."
I think I fixed that link.
I share your thought that we cannot reach common ground unless we do grant humanity to our opponents.
However, there are those among us who don't want to try, and who are unwilling to agree to disagree.
I agree. Those who refuse to argue facts or refuse to accept what we consider factual are frustrating and toxic. I had to walk away from my own brother because he is so stalwart in his defense of his position and I can neither change his mind nor accept his position. I can only hope that our differences will be resolved at the voting box and not on a street somewhere in America with spilled blood on the ground.
Cracks in the foundation of the Union became visible toward the end of June, 2022: Texas Republicans called for a referendum on secession, immediately before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngo_6TPgldg