I’m struggling with how clear it seems we’re on a path culturally in which we won’t be able to like or admire people we disagree with. Or, worse, that if we disagree with someone on one topic, we’ll have to disagree with them on everything.
I tweeted this week that I both respect Barack Obama and I can understand his administration made decisions that have a complicated legacy. Likewise, I’ve long admired John McCain but do not agree with many of his stances. There are lots of people whose views might diverge from mine.
It reminded of that image above that I made last fall out of exasperation. I like people and disagree with them, and I mostly dislike people who I disagree with. Also, opinions on people and topics may shift, because we are all adapting. Some of that surely has to be ok, doesn’t it? I worry if not.
Here, this should help pic.twitter.com/Wow6y12zHL
— Christopher Wink (@christopherwink) October 18, 2016
I want to say a *controversial* thing: I deeply respect and admire Barack Obama AND I believe his administration made some crucial mistakes.
— Christopher Wink (@christopherwink) February 9, 2017