Just because something is illegal doesn’t make it wrong.
Consequently…
Just because something is legal doesn’t make it right.
I realize the above is obvious and logical, but the concept is something I’ve only come to put my finger on only recently.
Guns, abortion, masks, vaccines. This past year (and decades, if not centuries before for some topics) has opened up discussions on all levels of these things.
After reading an extremely private and gut wrenching post online recently, I have to admit to my grown children, as well as myself, that not everything is black and white.
In fact, there are all shades of grey in every topic.
The best we can do in public and private discourse regarding these and other hot topics is to keep an open mind and listen. Be firm with your stance, by all means, but pay attention to those who have come from a place of experience.
Life’s too short to hold back on your views, but it’s also too short not to pay attention or even seek out those views which differ from your own.
Here’s hoping I heed my own advice…
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