There comes a time where we all need to step back and realize, as human beings, what is going on in our country. While we all have different views, we need to be able to respect one another and have an understanding when it comes to our lives and where our views come from.

The truth is: If you can't talk to someone respectfully about their political views, then you aren't mature enough to talk about them in general.

No one should be disrespected for having opposing political views, even if you don't agree with them. People shouldn't be scared to share their views because they think someone will come at them and attack them in a negative manner. That's not how it should work. While, yes we all have different views, disrespecting one another creates a huge divide in our country and it won't be fixed until this disrespect stops.

Personally, I don't share my political views because as a journalist that goes against the code of ethics. However, even if I did want to, I would be scared to. I see so many people that say "you have a right to your own opinion... unless." That's not how it works. There shouldn't be a circumstance in which you aren't able to have a right to your own opinion. Everyone has that right. But to treat someone poorly or look at them differently because they have different views than you? That's just immature and makes no sense. How are some people allowed to have a right to their opinion, but people with the opinions that those others disagree with don't have a right? Nope. That's not fair.

I've lost so many people in my life because we have different political views, or I was looked down on or judged for having views that weren't part of the public majority. As long as I am not disrespecting any other human being, or going against moral ethics, why should I be judged for having opposing views? Why are people allowed to disrespect me because I have different views? But if I were to disrespect those same people disrespecting me, I would be the one in the wrong, because they're allowed to disrespect me. Right? Isn't that the logic?

The fact of the matter is, no one should be disrespecting anyone for having different views. Everyone DOES have a right to their own opinions and views, and they are allowed to have those views. They're allowed to have them and be respected for them as long as they aren't disrespecting another human being. If I'm being honest, I will never understand why there is such a disrespect between both political parties. Neither party can accept the fact that we all have different views and that it is okay to have different views, but why does each party have to disrespect each other just because of different views?

So a conservative supports Trump, why does a liberal have to judge that person as a racist and misogynist, without even knowing them? The liberal made an assumption just because they are a Trump supporter when really they know nothing about that conservative. So a liberal supports abortions, why does a conservative have to judge that person as a murderer, without even knowing them? The conservative made an assumption just because they support abortions when really they know nothing about that liberal. It happens between both parties, so not one party can say they don't do it when they do. And that's not to say every single person in that political party is like that. There are plenty of people within both parties that are able to respect each other and try to understand the different views and opinions, so they can learn. And why won't everyone do that?

I am part of one political party, but personally I do enjoy listening to different views. Whether I agree with them or not, I enjoy listening to the other side so I can learn from it and come up with a better understanding of everything. I wish I could see people respect each other, even for having different views. But I'm afraid I'll never live to see that day.