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@nala - I certainly agree with you, there's so much hate on Hangout and mostly due to political affiliations. I'm well aware that I am outnumbered by the left however, I do not dislike anyone due to their political beliefs. I know that you are a liberal as well as many others however, I don't hold your political beliefs against you as I respect your opinion.
Thank you. I’ve grown a lot by participating in PS. If it’s hard to discuss politics online, imagine how hard it is to discuss in person. I like to hear opposing views. I’m surrounded by liberals because I’m a teacher and many times as reassuring as that is, the all-liberal environment can be very limiting in terms of growth. I’m really trying to practice empathy ever since the pandemic, not just pay lip service to it. I am focused on overcoming my tragic flaw of always trying to be right. I think that’s the one awareness that has resulted from this pandemic.
@arkieb1, if you are reading this, i have you to thank for this growth. I don’t want to get into the logistics of what I said vs what you said bc we both have our own perspective and I think a lot was lost in translation. I do want to say that you made me aware that I was being insensitive because I was only viewing the virus through my vantage point. Sadly, that seems to be the problem with my country’s divide, we are all fighting to address our immediate concerns In regard to our best chance of survival.