I Used to Avoid Politics—Until Now!!
Politics has dominated public discourse in the news, on social media, and even in everyday conversations with friends and family since the bombings and airstrikes in Iran and the growing debate over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (also known as the SAVE Act) during the 2026 State of the Union Address. I've been thinking a lot and feeling compelled to express my opinions because of everything that's been going on.
Before I start to share my point of view, I would like to say a few words about this blog. As the description of my Blogspot page shows, it does not address any particular political subject. I've made up my mind that this blog should also be a forum for me to share my opinions on current affairs. I have always processed my thoughts through writing, and occasionally, my thoughts include current events and popular topics.
Since you have known me for a long time, you are likely aware that I have never been particularly interested in politics. I still wouldn't say that politics is a particularly fascinating subject to talk about. However, since I changed my college major from nursing to communications in recent years, my life has undergone a profound transformation.
I realized how closely related politics, the media, and history are to communications, my major, from the start. The discipline of communication studies how people communicate ideas, convince others, debate topics, and decipher messages in society. As a result, my study of communication has introduced me to a variety of viewpoints that I had never before thought about. It helped me become more receptive to other people's perspectives and changed the way I look at the world in a lot of ways.
I now understand that I had a much more limited outlook when I was still in nursing school. Compared to the person I am now, I was far less approachable. On occasion, I may feel irritated or even hate someone for holding a viewpoint that differs from mine, especially when I'm sure of anything. I didn't see how restrictive that line of reasoning was at the time.
I see things in a very different way these days. I make an effort to concentrate more on news articles, chats with friends, and other subjects. Before deciding between two options, I try to understand both sides. I make an effort to understand the reasons behind a person's beliefs and see the world from their perspective before coming to my own judgments. It shares a lot of similarities with how I manage disagreements with my family. Sometimes, the best way to comprehend a circumstance is to listen to both sides before coming to a conclusion.
As a general rule, I prefer to be a little more reserved when it comes to responding to questions that might suggest my political leanings. Do I tend to like one political party over the others? Sadly, yes. Would I let that group affect my viewpoint on all political and social events if I shared my political opinions?
Not at all.
Someone's affiliation with a particular political party does not imply that they concur with all of the opinions and ideas associated with that party. In my opinion, people must assess issues for themselves and form their own conclusions rather than simply accepting one side.
Politics often divides individuals into groups like "Republican" or "Democrat," but real discourse and comprehension are much more complicated. A person's worldview is determined by their unique experiences, opinions, and values. In my opinion, the most important thing is to keep an open mind, listen to others, and never stop learning, rather than ending a conversation just because someone has a different viewpoint than me.
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