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LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 12-Jan-2020 20:12:37 UTC
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Much of the problem with public (including online) discourse is that we took what used to be an American problem and spread it worldwide. In college and university, I stopped discussing politics and religion with Americans because one could agree on most things and the slightest difference led to "you're evil and I hope you die". I, instead, discussed politics and religion with students from Germany, various African nations, and Taiwan. We'd strongly disagree on some issue, then pool our funds to get a shared pizza. The Americans would sometimes never speak again after disagreeing on an issue.
The fundamental thing we're missing: respect for others
You are not evil or stupid because you have differing experiences and opinions than I do. That's expected. We should be willing and able to discuss WHAT we believe and WHY we believe it, while allowing others the same freedom. Who knows? Maybe you'll see something from another's perspective that will change your (or my) views on an issue.