Your points are well-taken. It is too comfortable to remain in our own niche where there is little disagreement; hence there is little growth. Much food for thought here.

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Thanks, Cher. It took me a long time to come to this. I think before any significant social change can occur, we must look within ourselves and change first, otherwise it's just politics, you know? Thanks for reading. :-)

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"Listen to people who think differently from you
and stop preaching to the converted."

I second that, well said JG.

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Thanks, Yvonne! :-)

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It can be invigorating to discuss matters with someone who does not share the same views. What a valid point you made about this.

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Thanks, Theresa. I find many people are preaching to the choir these days. Even if you don't agree with another's opinion and viewpoint, I feel it is essential that one understands what the other person is thinking. To just shut them off does no good. One never learns a thing that way.

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It is freedom of expression during a discussion that affords us the platform or arena to learn about those opposing views. It broadens our outlook.

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Agreed, Theresa. It seems that these days discourse has taken a frightening turn. No one seems to want to listen, they just want to reenforce what they already believe. Just opening your mind to a differing viewpoint, or looking at history with a broadened perspective can do a lot to make one actually think. It keeps people from being mired in ideology like it's a religion.

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This could easily be my new chant....lol....Julian, everything mentioned in this poem is so reasonable, it's a wonder why we all haven't adapted said behaviors.

"Explore, educate, learn." - Indeed!

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Thanks, Rebeca. As always... ;-)

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As always the thinking man.

Thank You for being here.

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Thanks, D!

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