What do you think about people being so nasty to each other because of political opinions?

I think it's just so ugly and pathetic to see people be so hateful and genuinely wish harm on others just because they have a different opinion about politics. It's ugly how every election for the new POTUS is like the civil war all over again.

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Well... on one hand there is something to be said for passion which no matter where or how it is applied has its downsides. Having a passion for anything can easily be declared an obsession. Yet, passion is often something to which humans aspire and encouraged to experience.

On the other hand, if you take a heartfelt belief, whether it's religious or spiritual, hobby-oriented, family focused, romantically engaged, or politically-based there is going to be conflict when you introduce an opinion that contradicts that belief. That isn't really surprising.

Advising others to keep their passions in check is easy, but when it's your own regardless if the passion is spiritual, hobby-oriented, family focused, romantically engaged, or political, it's not so easy. And, when two contradicting passions come to a head-on-collision you get the dynamic of which you speak.

It takes self-discipline and self-restraint to pull back. And, most people don't want to put the effort into exercising those qualities.