Here’s what growing up in a “diverse” town did for me. I grew up with Black, British, Danish, Jewish and LGBTQ neighbors. I ate bagels. I learned to speak French when I was seven (one of our neighbors tutored us). I met theater people through our theater neighbor. My parents were active in politics, so I met several presidents and numerous senators, as a kid in Michigan, no less. My first job was in a bookstore. By the time I became an adult, I could pretty much talk to anybody because I had met all kinds of people. Tell me how my town was bad for me?
OK, happy to talk with anyone, except people who devalue me and seek my death. Conservatives actively call for the death of people they disagree with. Liberals just want a social safety net and gun control.
Here’s what growing up in a “diverse” town did for me. I grew up with Black, British, Danish, Jewish and LGBTQ neighbors. I ate bagels. I learned to speak French when I was seven (one of our neighbors tutored us). I met theater people through our theater neighbor. My parents were active in politics, so I met several presidents and numerous senators, as a kid in Michigan, no less. My first job was in a bookstore. By the time I became an adult, I could pretty much talk to anybody because I had met all kinds of people. Tell me how my town was bad for me?
Enjoyed the writing. An interesting topic and maybe suggestions in a way forward to bring diverse perspectives more together in our polarized country.
OK, happy to talk with anyone, except people who devalue me and seek my death. Conservatives actively call for the death of people they disagree with. Liberals just want a social safety net and gun control.