We talk about societal issues at the wrong times. We talk about things in the heat or emotion of the moment. This won’t bring us to consensus or even understanding.

We discuss whether there is a war on Christmas while angry or defensive, starting at the Thanksgiving table. We argue about cultural appropriation during St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo planning and celebrations. Society weighs in with feelings about whether veterans should have an entire month, like Pride Month, instead of just one day. And, we discuss and judge each other over Memorial Day weekend about whether it should be solemn or celebratory or a combination of both. Which is why I’ve waited two weeks to start this conversation. I think we should understand and appreciate our potentially differing opinions, absent th

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