On Mutual Respect and Politics 

After years of debating on countless social media threads over the many complex issues regarding politics, I've found more often than not, discussion gets heated, personal insults begin, and the thread becomes unrecognizable as it degrades into what is known as the "dumpster fire." 

While it's easy to just say people are rude, to me there is more to it.  Political issues involve what affects our daily lives.  Taxes, restrictive laws, foreign policy affects us all.  The rudeness is often reflective of the passion people have for the numerous complex issues when discussing policies. I've had heated discussions with people caring for elderly parents, children with special needs, and people that simply have their own ideas of an optimal role for government. 

So can there be a political discussion without degeneration into spiteful comments?  I think so, with exceptions always.  

How can this near-impossible feat be achieved?  Answer:  For social media, adequate moderation.  Censorship?  Preferably not.  Respectfully disagreeing with a person's point does not negate they have a point.  It goes with the "everyone has one," which is true. 

I hope to be able to bring together a community to have an inclusive, open discussion.  So many topics tend to be the same, why not bring in politics around the globe to get input from other nations?  It would be a great learning opportunity.  

As I move forward with this blog and community efforts, I hope we can bring people together and everyone leaving with a positive attitude and points to think about.  Is it possible?  Answer: Barely

However, difficulty shouldn't make a goal worthless.  We all can stand to learn at every point in our lives.  Why would that be so terrible?