i believe the cause for the rift in american politics is that both sides (i mean both) consistently forget that we are all people that generally want to do the right thing. the source of discourse is differing ideas on the best way to achieve that right thing.

when those differing ideas are misconstrued as due to people being ‘evil’ is both incorrect and in bad faith.

it’s disheartening to watch people wish misfortune and misery on those that think differently than themselves, that’s what i’m trying to express.

edit: typo