Are You Grown Up Enough To Have A Political Discussion?

Are you grown up enough to have a political discussion without getting into an argument, pissed or ending relationships?  Can you agree to disagree?


Dave has always gone to a certain coffee shop on Thursday mornings before his Oakdale sales meeting.  There is a group of mature men that sit at a table next to his and talk.  But recently, the person that joins Dave in the morning was offended by the political commentary from the other group and now they are going to Denny's.  Sad...

The reason I'm bringing this up is I believe a fundamental right in this country is that of speech and expression of opinion.  I don't have to agree or like what is said.  I certainly am offended by certain words used to describe people but I am also respectful of the rights that our founding fathers agreed upon in governing this country.

The recent legislation regarding illegal aliens and health care will dictate our next direction.  The election is hinging on how the country reacts.  And, as the baby boomers are reaching critical mass and living longer, these decisions are critical. My hope is, that as adults, intelligent people, people concerned for our future, we can discuss, discern and learn from other opinions.  Not be divisive because our future is in our hands. The time to come together is now.  Inclusive but by the established rules.

But to do this, we must be able to have discourse, not disagreement.