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With our current political leaders, we live in a divided nation. It may be easier to be closed-minded on political and cultural views, but it will ultimately do more harm.
Missouri is a red state, which bodes well for some agendas and doesn’t for others. The University of Missouri remains a fairly liberal campus, yet there are plenty of conflicts of interest between student political views. Contrasting political views can be most distressing in campus living, where roommates may have to live with irreconcilable opposing views under the same roof. How can one stay respectful in such bitter times?
Empathy. Empathy is the most overlooked and the most essential aspect of conflict resolution. It may seem difficult at first to see both sides of any political argument, but respectful communication will have a positive effect on both parties in the end.