Keep It To Yourselves

I see many posts every day extolling and denouncing political leaders, religious beliefs/practices, philosophies, politics in general and specific, as well as anything and everything about which someone might post an opinion. It is such a blessing to live in a country where this freedom is still considered a citizen's right. What saddens me is that so many people feel that along with that privilege, is the right to denounce those whose opinions are opposing theirs. Those denouncements come with fervor, passion, and vehemence. So much so, that they are accompanied with insults and derision. How sad and unacceptable that one would think that their position or thoughts on a topic, regardless if that position is correct, were so much more important than the worth and self worth of a fellow human being.
Yes, I agree that injustice should be brought to light and dealt with when possible.  But extremely careful analysis must be made first.  What might at first light seem to be an injustice, could very well not be after all the data has been gathered and thoroughly examined. Also, when the subject has very strong emotional baggage, care and respect must be taken so as not to overpower the facts with passion on the topic.
Most of you can name at least 5 issues just off the top of your heads of which are clouded with heavy controversy.  Many of you are guilty of allowing your passion to overwhelm and take control of your reason and when someone opposes your thoughts, you publicly deride your opponent. Regardless of your political, spiritual, philosophical mindset, this is not how people should treat each other, especially in a country where we have been blessed by those who went before us to establish these rights and privileges and those who continue to defend them. From age 3 on up we were taught, "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."  I would modify that and say, "If you can't say anything with respect, don't say anything at all."  This includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any and all social media outlets.

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