Life is a huge spectrum with opinions and beliefs framing issues pole to pole. My opinion is as valid as any other opinion expressed, except of course when it runs afoul with your opinion. Then my opinion might be labeled as harboring some not so politically correct ideology, i.e., homophobe, racist, anti-immigration kook, right wing zealot, etc. Seldom will any thought be given to what I say as minds are occupied by how best villify me personally in order to discredit my opinion.
On the other hand, my opinion might be considered outside the bounds of acceptable standards and labeled left wing, liberal, bleeding heart, unpatriotic, etc. Seldom will any slack be given to anyone identifying themselves with these categories.
Opinions line the road stretching from one pole to the other. Self discovery generally reveals the fading tolerance for conflicting thought.
Can we come to the point where we respectfully disagree without personally attacking another party. The answer is likely closer to the middle than nearer the ends.
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