Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them.
Plutarch/46-120 AD
I guess it is true that there is a good part in everyone and every deed. Instead of rejecting someone's ideals in their entirety, perhaps it is best to glean the useful that might well be incorporated into our own ideals.
In the case of Conservative vs Liberal, I have embraced some of the ideals from both sides. That is why I consider myself an Independent. The main focus that would be beneficial to all would be to not get caught up in the extremes. That is what is tearing this country apart...the fact that the parties have taken such an extreme stance on both sides they refuse to see the good points their enemy may be offering. MMB
The good that lies within
Every faction before the sins
Is what all should acknowledge
Even inside our foes
The truth that can be found
Proves to be profound
That only lies can hide this goodness
Is what we should always know
The vigor of their convictions
Expels our judged perceptions
Someone is right
And there we'll want to go.
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