It is possible to disagree with both Republicans and Democrats. It is possible to disagree with liberals and not be a conservative. It is possible to disagree with conservatives without supporting liberals. It is possible to support racial justice and still disagree with the methods of Black Lives Matter. It is possible to support gun control and also the 2nd Amendment. It is possible to disagree with organized religion and still believe in a higher power. It is possible to agree with one point and reject another--and doing so does not automatically mean one supports the opposing view. It is possible to consider each issue individually and base views and opinions on knowledge and logic instead of emotion. Finally, it is also not easy to be independent and reject the pressure to choose sides; while those who consider themselves smarter, who don't know better, attack your centrist position. But you can do these things if you are not afraid to follow your conscience instead of the mob.
The thoughts of a writer.
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