Discourse or Discord??
I have never been the kind of person that has a lot to say, ironically. High school and college classes were usually exercises in listening for me, mostly lectures from teachers, but also questions and comments from other students. I didn’t usually feel intellectual enough or informed enough to open my mouth and add to the conversation, mainly for fear of looking stupid. Bottom line, my insecurities forced me to listen to all viewpoints, think about them, and then discuss with people I trusted. So, when I found myself sitting on my couch on September 29, 2020 awaiting the first debate between President Donald Trump and former VP Joe Biden, I had a feeling of what I could expect, hoping for better. It could...