tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215036862051955994.post4583249699249472492..comments2023-04-07T23:13:18.502-10:00Comments on Marks in the Margin: False BeliefsRichard Katzevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03466537940588392927noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215036862051955994.post-4589286110750744142017-08-02T03:45:16.577-10:002017-08-02T03:45:16.577-10:00Yes, it is sad when political disagreements disrup...Yes, it is sad when political disagreements disrupt friendships. However, perhaps those friendships weren't very close in the first place. I suspect that wouldn't happen with a close relationship, say with a child or spouse or grandparent, etc.<br /><br />Thank you for the Leonhardt essay. He's right, take up an issue, consider alternative views and see how your original belief might not be correct.<br /><br />Sometimes I find it is best to keep mum, focus on the important matters and as long as your conscience remains intact, just let things be.Richard Katzevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466537940588392927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215036862051955994.post-52622454530249062002017-08-01T13:41:44.319-10:002017-08-01T13:41:44.319-10:00Thank you Linda. I'll respond more tomorrow. ...Thank you Linda. I'll respond more tomorrow. RichardRichard Katzevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466537940588392927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215036862051955994.post-62939205547533023022017-08-01T12:09:38.550-10:002017-08-01T12:09:38.550-10:00Reading your post, I thought about family, friends...Reading your post, I thought about family, friends, and acquaintances who are conservative politically and/or are Trump followers and I have to say that for the first time in my life, national politics has affected our relationships. It's an insidious thing, not overt or dramatic, just a growing distance. When we connect - on Facebook, e-mail catch-ups, etc., we are careful not to discuss politics, we are not as free and relaxed in our conversations, and the connections are more infrequent. It's sad. But I don't know what to do about it. I suppose that a collaborative group can overcome that, as you note - perhaps because they must in order to achieve the group's purpose. <br /><br />I realize that I feel very strongly about my beliefs and I don't take kindly to someone trying to change them - which is not a good thing, I know.<br /><br />I read an opinion piece in the NYT recently - "A Summer Project to Nourish Your Political Soul" by David Leonhardt. He challenges us to take up a difficult issue, grapple with it, and consider changing our minds about it. I'm thinking about taking him up on it. Here's a link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/18/opinion/a-summer-project-to-nourish-your-political-soul.html?emc=edit_ty_20170718&nl=opinion-today&nlid=68223981&te=1&_r=0<br /><br />I read an assertion somewhere by some smart person that one is not entitled to an opinion if he/she is unable to argue the opposing viewpoint. Maybe, but I'm thinking that's just his opinion.<br /><br /><br />Lindahttps://commonplacefortheuncommon.com/noreply@blogger.com