American Consequences - April 2019

been replaced by snarky Instagram posts and down right aggressive Facebook comments. This prevents a dialogue, and more importantly understanding and education, from happening. Sadly, this small-mindedness is what causes assumptions to be made. For example, someone who voted for Donald Trump is not automatically a racist. While, yes, the far right has used him as an excuse for their xenophobic and disgusting rhetoric, others voted for him because they might have thought that he would be able to revive the rustbelt region of the United States and better secure their jobs and livelihood. The lack of understanding is also why the art of compromise is dead. In Congress, our congressmen and women never seek to talk to the other side about pressing issues. This just creates political gridlock, and prevents things from ever getting done. While there are some things that should never be compromised on, such as the advancement of civil rights, we have to see that some policies could be amended to serve more people, and more importantly keep the policies inclusive and fiscally responsible. Now, I am under no circumstances saying that you need to go out and hug everyone who does not share your same political opinions. I am just saying that we need to start a dialogue with those who are on different political planes than we are. If not for ourselves, then for the future generations of Americans.

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