Why is civil conversation so hard? It’s just so infuriating that it seems impossible for people with different opinions to politely agree to disagree.
I was reading over Jane’s shoulder this evening, and someone that she had friended (but doesn’t know IRL) posted something about Sarah Palin being next president, and how they can’t wait. Some spirited discussion followed, with one of the other people in the thread saying “…it’s good to see you can get the libtards to show their true colors…”.
Libtards?
Really?
This is the state of discourse in this country? I know I shouldn’t be surprised at all, but the idea that “you don’t agree with me, therefore you are retarded” just makes me sad for this country. I have many friends that I don’t agree with, politically speaking, and yet somehow we’re able to have conversations about our positions and somehow avoid insulting each other. And as we begin the long march to the next presidential election, I’m sure things will only get worse rather than better.
Here’s an idea: Listen to something you don’t agree with and consider that the person telling you that something is just as smart and capable as you are.
