Okay, let’s talk more about politics. I mean, let’s talk about how to talk about politics on campus.

To start, talking about politics can be very stressful. People do get stressed out when talking about it, simply because often times politics involves some level of passion.

Choosing a political side is treated like the law of the land. In this country it is heavily implied that you must be either a Democrat or a Republican.

Then, once you chose that side, there is an implied obligation that you defend that side no matter what. One wrong word and your side will no longer embrace you.

Here is the problem: there are more than two political parties and plenty of ideologies to go around. Since college is the ultimate melting pot of political views, one is bound to hear them all and get stressed.

To explain how to express those political views on campus without causing stress: let’s use Girl Scout Cookies as an illustration.

Thin Mints and Samoas: two of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies. Seriously, just hear me out.

Some people are team Thin Mints and others are Team Samoas. Both are completely different cookies and there are other options, but they are the top two selling cookies.

The case for Thin Mints is that they are mint chocolate cookies, another form of the popular mint and chocolate combination.

The case for Samoas is that they are coconut, caramel, and chocolate blended together perfectly. Either component of the cookie brings you to it.

Now, the key to arguing for either cookie without stress is recognizing that the opposite argument does have some valid points. That person is entitled to their opinion, even if they are attempting to shove it down your ears.

It is the concept of peaceful and healthy debate: having and opinion without taking it too far.

Peacefully hear the argument for the cookie you are against. We have two ears and one mouth for a reason: no interrupting allowed.

And then, without escalating, make your case for the cookie you like. Since you did not interrupt them, they are not allowed to interrupt you.

Now, do not be so radical for either cookie that you forget there are other cookies offered, and better yet those that do not like them at all. Do you see where I am going with this?

On campus, if you are a Democrat, hear the Republican argument and then respond peacefully. If you are a Republican, hear the Democratic argument before responding.

The reason why politics can be stressful is because despite claiming to be open, no one is genuinely ready to listen. There is screaming, arguing, and unfriending over radical rather than listening and healthy debate.