American politics brings together many points of view and can become contentious. How do you engage with other citizens when discussing controversial or difficult issues?
I acknowledge any changes in my own point of view.
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I acknowledge that I am expressing my own opinion, rather than expressing an opinion that is true for everyone.
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I ask questions to get clarity about another point of view.
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I do my best to identify and recognize my own assumptions.
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I do not try to convince others to change their point of view.
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I express my opinions in a positive and constructive way.
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I listen attentively to what others have said and respond empathetically.
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I realize that it can be helpful to relate a personal feeling or story to what has been said.
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I realize that it may be helpful to state in my own words the point of view of those who have a different opinion.
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I respond in ways that show an effort to understand others.
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I respond in ways that show openness and a willingness to learn.
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I respond to the insights of others with questions, agreements or respectful disagreement.
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I state what I have learned from others.
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I try to recognize how other people feel.
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My Voice
What should we be doing? What issues or concerns should we be taking on? What would you like to be doing, if you had the support of other A Thousand Bridges members, who would work with you? Let us know, and we'll try to connect you with them.
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My Shared Purpose Action Team Agreement
We are envisioning a powerful national network system built on these principles. If you want to participate or get involved, let us know by checking off points of agreement.
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I want to work with other team members to build a national transpartisan network based on the principles of community, inclusion and mutual respect.
I understand that the internet can play an essential role in supporting this project.
I want to help develop a national network of local chapters, and connect our internet systems to real-world face-to-face systems.
I want to help build a national system of 'issue networks' that take on every major issue under consideration in the USA, in a way that is driven by the motivations of the people who are participating.
I want to work closely with existing Coffee Party groups and initiatives – supporting them wherever possible.
I want to build an inspiring vision of a new politics, that can bring out the best in everybody, finds a place for everybody, and generally follows the theme promoted by NoLabels – 'Everybody AT the table, everything ON the table.'
I acknowledge any changes in my own point of view.
