How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?
How do we talk about issues that matter? Discussing issues that go on in the world can be a very controversial topic for most people. Sometimes, it is hard for people to voice their opinions. When people talk about things that they believe in, sometimes others that have different opinions will shut down the other persons opinion. They do this because they do not agree with what the other person is saying. It is important that we listen to other people's opinions, even if we do not agree or understand them. Beth Strano wrote in "Untitled Poem", "There is no such thing as a 'safe space'- We exist in the real world. We all carry scars and have caused wounds." (Strano) We all should be understanding of each others beliefs and views, because sometimes people's beliefs are based on their history. If every person became more understanding and listened to views that they do not understand, the world could become a much better place. At the end of "Unt...