Speak up 2

Unlike the woman in yesterday's post, most of us will likely censor ourselves rather than speak up in public situations. We know we'll get opposition to our sincerely held convictions, because that's the cultural moment America is in. 

Fierce opposition is certain to be employed by the left against good and traditional American virtues. Issues of free speech and parental rights are landing in the court system because our constitution was designed and created to be the final, lawful defender of those rights. 

But maybe it doesn't have to go that far, maybe more people agree with these values than it seems. That's the view of this author, who thinks "a whopping 80% of Americans would find themselves nodding in agreement."

So let's try to engage, even with people we think may not agree with us. Keys to good conversations always apply: 1) listen to them, 2) try to understand their view, and 3) create a human connection. Some no-no's: don't shout them down or call them names.

Some people are open to civility.