"It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with." Pete Seeger
And then find people who have done the same. Unfortunately, most people have not learned this particular skill. Most are highly suspect of anyone who says they want to discuss something, anything, on which there's disagreement.
In my experience, such situations end badly. Especially these days. Too many people see those who see things differently as hopelessly other. They tend to be on tenderhooks, waiting for you to show your true colors, to put something over on them because they were gullible enough to think you really wanted to hear their opinion & background.
My great ah ha! came when the light dawned with the realization that I need to speak my truth & stay open to hear others & to not let a response - theirs or mine - distract.
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