Consider Political Centrism

 

Political centrism isn't a popular position.  The point in it, though, is to keep the peace and to better enable grass roots politics among persons on both the Left and Right.   Suppose Democrats and Republicans seek common ground.   There are things both parties can agree on and support.   Differences can be managed.  

The epidemic of violence should be one thing individuals in both parties can work together on.   Pro 2nd doesn't mean 'pro-violence.'   Some people feel they need to be able to protect themselves. Other people believe the 2nd amendment is out-moded and shouldn't remain in effect.   The disagreement is understandable, and there is merit on both sides.   But this does not mean both parties can't work together.  People need to teach their kids respect for human life, 2nd amendment or no.   Leadership has not done everything it can to inspire young people.    And to discourage rash acts of violence, of any kind, anywhere, for any reason.   There are many reasons to consider political centrism.

The recent reversal of Roe V Wade is a conflict that may be impossible to resolve.  I'm pro-choice and believe reproductive freedom is between an individual and a service provider.  The government should never have taken a position on it, for or against.   The pro-life element has the right to speak against abortion, while pro-choice individuals should be free to do as they wish.   It's only a suggestion, but feminists might re-consider the concept of free market economics.   It's probably out of the box, but the right to abortion could be supported on the basis of free enterprise.   Also on the basis of right to privacy.  Suppose Democrats and Republicans agree that the Federal government has become overly intrusive and authoritarian.  Also consider that reproductive rights may have to be protected at state level.  The much hated '45' had an agenda to shift power from the Fed to the state government.   The reversal against reproductive freedom is reason to shift to statist politics.  No matter how people hate you-know-who. 

For the record, I vote Dem.   It was a waste of time trying to mediate between Left and Right during 45's presidency.  All it did was piss people off.  Now that the president is a Dem, it's my opinion both parties should kiss and make up.   Accept differing opinions, speak freely, live in mutual respect.  Coalesce to change the wrongs both sides agree are wrong.   I've been a sad little munchkin because I want to work for the cause of peace, and nobody likes my methods.   Sorry for being a freak.