So I finally figured out how to navigate the blogging world! Yay!
Today, I'd like to talk a little bit about the upcoming election (an idea I got from Christian :)), which I am very excited to vote in, and some of the issues that are involved in talking about politics.
One issue I have noticed with teens, and really anyone, and politics is that people can't really have a civil conversation about things they are so passionate about. I was thinking that these were the knowledge issues: How do I respectfully disagree with others? Can I see both sides of the issue?
One example I noticed this happening with is the "Vote No" campaign. Many people are very passionate about getting people to support their "Vote No" belief and are very upset when they see people supporting the "Vote Yes" side of the issue.
A friend of mine was very disturbed at those who want to vote yes, and believes that that opinion is "wrong."
I personally can get myself to understand the thinking behind both sides of the issue. I just thought it was interesting that, the "Vote No" campaign as an example, each side is so entrenched in their own belief that they cannot understand the other side's thinking at all.
I guess this is the reason that there are such vicious debates between the two different political parties, as well as on Facebook.
So just a quick thought I had! I'm sure many, many other people have noticed this too when it comes to politics.
Thanks for reading guys!
People should analyze why they are so emotionally involved in an issue. If they have personal interest vested in the outcome of a political decision, then of course they can campaign for their opinion. Some people, I think, just get involved in a side of a debate simply because it seems popular, or they were successfully swayed by a campaigner without any other source. Basically, too many people get riled up even though it doesn't directly concern them. Passion (emotion) inhibits reason. Eventually someone gets so worked up they resort to personal attacks instead of a logical argument.
ReplyDeleteAnd a friendly "Curses!" to all those who will be old enough to vote this year. Be responsible and don't succumb to peer pressure. I hold the controversial opinion of not wanting to vote at all. I know it's a "waste of my constitutionally-granted freedom" according to some, but I don't fully agree with either side and don't believe any one person can fix our problems in four years with the political mechanics we have instituted. But that's another story.
Always a pleasure to read your blog!