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The One Thing Everyone Needs Remember Right Now

Don't be afraid to let your voice be heard.

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The One Thing Everyone Needs Remember Right Now
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Lately, we all have been witnessing the social media debates related to the presidential campaign. With so many posts on social media bashing one another for taking different stances on controversial issues, I think we all need to remember one thing:

Opinions are made to be your own. They are made to be different and we aren't here to belittle or scrutinize someone for their opinion. We're here to respect it with an open and challenging discussion. We're here to offer our opinions as a rebuttal. We're here to graciously accept their opinion, and not condemn them for voicing it.

In a society of people who aren't afraid to voice their opinions, remember to let yours be heard. Let your opinion be challenged and discussed. Let your opinion inspire and influence. Don't be afraid to express yourself in fear of a social media backlash. Yes, there will be those who disagree and there will be those who will voice their opposing opinions, but that's okay. You'll probably disagree with someone's opinion. You might even voice your disagreement, but don't be defensive if someone does the same to you. It's okay to not think like everyone else. It's okay to offer a unique idea that might vary from the rest.

Just remember that without differing opinions, our world would have no depth and our words would hold no value. Open discussions about contrasting opinions not only empower us to express our beliefs, but also teach us to embrace something we didn't think we could. Welcoming thoughts, opinions and ideas that question your own can better you. It can ignite a change within you that wouldn't have occurred without having embraced a different opinion.

As someone who is tired of seeing people get ridiculed for expressing their opinion, I think it's time to take a stand against close-mindedness. Be open with one another and provide a respectful environment to express opinions. Offer a different perspective and create a stimulating conversation. Don't be afraid to let your voice be heard. And society, don't scorn someone for doing so.

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