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I’ve never been strongly into politics. I’ve always been able to speak with hardcore people from both sides and enjoy listening to their point’s of view.

A few years ago I was sitting at lunch with two gentlemen, both huge Trump supporters. They were going on about how great of a job he was doing and they raised many great points.

I believe it was around the time Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the anthem I asked this question to them. I asked what they thought of this division thats going on in the country? Both of them said “what division?”

That was startling. Many people believe what they want to believe. Many people also have an empathy deficit.

Here’s an example. A Republican will give an example of what a great job Trump is doing which is great. The problem is that they’ll end by saying something like “and those stupid Democrats will never get it.” That example is putting it nicely.

It also goes the other way. A Democrat will say something about what Trump did that they disagree with and that’s great. The problem is that they’ll end by saying something like “and those stupid Republicans will never get it.” That example is putting it nicely.

Do people honestly think that helps? Would someone talk to their partners, husbands, wives, children that way and expect their relationships to get better? I’ve never known it to.

I truly believe this one thing would raise the countries morale. I challenge anyone that makes any comment not just politically to say what’s on their mind and leave out the ending that’s insulting to another.

If you can’t do that then just say the insult because that’s the only thing thats heard anyway.

If you just want to insult people you have to agree that’s not an intelligent thing to do.

Only when we eliminate the insults to the people we disagree with will a change for the better come.