The most revolutionary thing you can do in today’s politics is to assume at least a few people on the other side are acting in good faith. Seeking and finding villainy among those who disagree with you is neither hard, brave, nor virtuous. It’s the path of least resistance afforded by the way our society is currently organized, and like most default choices, doesn’t have the end user’s best interests in mind.
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