To make America kind again

It's time to stop being so closed-minded to other people's opinions. Throughout this aggressive political term, I have found one thing of the utmost importance, and that is respecting others as well as their opinions. It is time we all have the mindset that different views, even about politics, can be thought-provoking and inspire the world to be a better place if we allow it.

I fully understand that people are passionate and the future of our country is in the front of their minds. I fully agree, especially as a millennial, that it is our world, and our actions change how we live, how our children will live and so on. Sometimes ranting feels good and that is okay. I have concluded that if you want to make small changes day by day that will actually affect this country, you can approach your fellow friends with decency and kindness. Simply said, listen to their opinion rather than thinking about what you are going to say next. That will go a long way.

All in all, my hope is for more beneficial conversations rather than hostile disputes. If you don't agree with someone, don't try to exert your outlook on them, maybe ask more questions about why they feel the way that they do and that can lead to a better appreciation between people--that is the respectful thing to do.

We are all human.