| Duerre,
Just remember that you do not NEED to justify any of your views. You are entitled to hold any view you want (although we can all imagine views so repugnant that they would be hard for others to accept!). Others may not agree with you, and it can be fascinating to find out why you disagree. But you must approach this from a point of view of understanding and respect for those who hold differing views, too.
Almost four years ago, I had a fascinating time learning what other people thought about the presidential candidates and why. It was interesting how, when first asked, most folks were quite defensive, because they expected a debate. When they found out I was silent on my view and just genuinely curious, it was fascinating to watch them open up. And I learned a great deal.
Try that with some of your foes. I doubt it will be threatening to your views, so it is not risky per se. But you may find, as I have, that I had much more in common with folks who I thought had radically different views than I ever imagined.
Good luck, have fun and learn. |