Why I Think the Presidential Election was Free and Fair
I want to start writing about politics again. Certainly, I do not consider myself an expert on political matters. But I see a deep and yawning need for respectful dialogue across the political divide. So much political discourse these days is about score-keeping, or rallying the troops, speaking within an existing political circle to bolster anger and outrage at the other side. I cannot pretend that I am either non-partisan or unbiased. I am a strong progressive and I have been that way as long as I can remember. However, I genuinely want to understand people with alternative points of view better. I genuinely believe that I do not know all of the relevant information and I am open to having my point of view change. I genuinely believe that even if we disagree passionately, we can find other areas of agreement for our mutual benefit and protection. I believe that people can be respectful and honest to each other even when they disagree. What I want to address in this essay are the reas...