As far as I am concerned the easiest and most logical answer is to hit the reset button. We have to COMMANDEER political discourse from the likes of CNN and MSNBC, from FOX news and from the New York Times. Political discussion needs to start individually with all of us, and those discussions we have, be it with a family member over dinner or a stranger on the internet, need to remain rooted in the unmistaken reality and the unwavering truth that you don’t know everything… I don’t know everything… No one knows anything and we are simply trying to figure it all out together, as one human population in a beautiful nation, we call America. We must recognize every day, in all of our interactions that we are all human beings who have intrinsic dignity and the inalienable right to speak our minds and our hearts freely and openly. We must all practice patience, display respect for our fellow Americans and refuse to let strongly held political ideals be what divides the people of this land.

These requests are easier said than done, but if we demand civility and cooperation from our political leadership (I'looking at you major corporate media institutions) that change in attitude will pervade the nation. Nonviolent, respectful interactions go much further to spread ideas and win hearts and minds. WE must, democrats, republicans and independents alike, put first our identity as Americans. We must rely on that sacred kinship we all share. Americans need to learn to cherish the undeniable, sacred bond we share and then we can debate our rivaling visions for the country with the inherent knowledge that despite our differences we are working for the same common goal of bettering the land in which we reside. May God bless you, Dear Reader, from whatever walk of life you hail from, no matter your background, know that you have my respect and I am proud to share this nation with you. Love is the only answer when trying to combat violence. Please help spread it.

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