We have slid from disagreement to disdain to dehumanization.īut while we so quickly point to and yell at our opponents, the real threat is ourselves - that we are losing faith in our democracy and trust in each other. A casual glance at Facebook, Twitter or the comment section from just about any publication would make an insult comic blush. We are only now realizing how large the space between the tribes is.Ībout the only consistent trait we still share is anger. For example, 62% of those in the One People poll still agree that “America is a place where if you work hard and play by the rules, you can get ahead.” But while an overwhelming 78% of Republicans embrace that sentiment, barely a majority (57%) of Democrats agree. It’s not just the policies we disagree on. Many people are treated as second-class citizens.” To this, a Republican shot back “America has more equality than anywhere else … and you’re just playing the ‘race card.’” Moments later, several Democrats refused to celebrate “equality” in America because, in their words, “We haven’t reached equality.
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