What happened to us?

People used to be more kind and loving to each other. They seemed to understand that we are all a lot alike no matter where we live. It seems now that some people are living in their own world, sometimes with little regard for the feelings of other people in general, except the ones who agree with them.

I have always felt that my life runs smoother when I share my thoughts and ideas with others. That way, we avoid one-sided conversations that do not allow for practical solutions to problems. Nobody knows it all.

We could make giant strides in this country and around the world by learning to listen to each other again, to stop agreeing with everyone we like, and learning to think for ourselves.