Politics is like a water tank full of famished sharks. As soon as you dip into the water, they all want a piece of what will remain from your carcass. It is a “Game of Thrones” in which the people who outsmart the rest get rewarded. Probably not as bloody and dramatic compared to the TV show, one would hope.
I am not criticizing one specific government or country. I believe all to be that way to a certain degree. You do not have to agree with me; actually, I encourage you to disagree with me. Discussing a controversial topic with someone who thinks differently from you is the easiest way to learn patience and empathy.
Only when you are willing to listen to someone who holds different beliefs, thoughts and concerns is when you can start to see change.
In a society that has grown accustomed to being narcissistic and close-minded, it is important to remember that your opinion is not the only one that matters.
“Why would I want to understand them in the first place?” you may ask.
“They do not hold my beliefs, so they are wrong,” you might say.
Well, you should reconsider. There is so much that can be achieved and learned politically, culturally, etc. if only hissy fits or claiming everything is fake were not the common rules of speech when someone disagrees with your views.
Making the best decisions for all and not just for a handful of powerful people builds the bridge toward opportunity.
I encourage you, the reader, to have a conversation or discussion with someone whose views clash with yours. Do not immediately discard them just because they are not the same as yours.
By opening a narrative instead of an argument, people can actually lead into solutions that both parties agree upon and help influence society in a positive way. People can manage to move their country into a better future for generations to come.
