Over the last week I've logged onto Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and for the countless time, my news feeds have been full of hate. Hate at--well--everything. Hate towards the Transgenders, hate towards Trump, hate towards each other, and it breaks my heart. You see, no matter what I believe, whether I side with Trump or the Transgenders or I don't really have a clue, it shouldn't matter. Someone's beliefs shouldn't decide how we treat them.

Everyone, every single person, has a right to kindness. You know how strongly you disagree with Trump? Well, your neighbor feels just as strongly against whatever Trump's opposing at the time. We all have beliefs, passions, and dreams. We all treasure them the same amount. Everyone has plans to meet their goals, reasons behind their beliefs, and motivation for their passions. So why is it my right to degrade someone for any of those things just because they don't match mine?

And besides, look at how productive we've been with all of this hate. Look at all the things we've gotten done. We can scream, march, bicker, and say nasty things on social media, but how many problems are solved by doing so? None. We aren't getting anything done or solving any problems.

What if we took the energy we're wasting on hating each other and focus it on resolving our problems? It won't be easy or quick. Yes, there will have to be genuine and productive discussions, there will have to be compromises, and we are not going to like every outcome that happens. But won't it be worth it? Won't getting along with others, being more productive, and being surrounded by kindness outweigh the negatives?

Not only will we be more productive, but everyone needs kindness. There's never been an act of kindness that doesn't make me smile. The world needs kindness more than ever before. The chances of our nation's leaders being kind is unfortunately low, so we need all the kindness we can spare out on the streets.

Let's be kind to people, even if we disagree, even if they "don't deserve it", even if it's hard. Be kind to people because our hate isn't solving our problems. Be kind because you will never regret it.