I recently left Seattle for the far reaches of the county, not just for political considerations, but partly. I just could not have the kind of conversation I want to have.
Then my new Republican district became Democratic by virtue of a Supreme Court decision. (A less radical Democratic district, but D nonetheless) Oh well. Due to family health issues, I can’t do more than vote now, anyway. But I do believe that sorting ourselves politically is not healthy for us or the country.
It's absolutely not! I have lived most of my life, other than some grad school stints and extended periods abroad, right here in Arkansas. And the community I grew up in and undergraduate college I went to were quite conservative. My views were almost always in the minority. It's healthy for us to have other reasons we love a place than simply whether or not the people there mostly agree with us.
If nothing else, those who can stay put should do so because those who can't leave would be left to the wolves.
However, if someone is in a targeted minority with increasing legal restrictions, the argument for staying where they are is getting more tenuous by the day. That will involve meaningful risks to health.
I recently left Seattle for the far reaches of the county, not just for political considerations, but partly. I just could not have the kind of conversation I want to have.
Then my new Republican district became Democratic by virtue of a Supreme Court decision. (A less radical Democratic district, but D nonetheless) Oh well. Due to family health issues, I can’t do more than vote now, anyway. But I do believe that sorting ourselves politically is not healthy for us or the country.
It's absolutely not! I have lived most of my life, other than some grad school stints and extended periods abroad, right here in Arkansas. And the community I grew up in and undergraduate college I went to were quite conservative. My views were almost always in the minority. It's healthy for us to have other reasons we love a place than simply whether or not the people there mostly agree with us.
Portions of this article could also be relevant to some of those talking about leaving for Canada or some other country.
If nothing else, those who can stay put should do so because those who can't leave would be left to the wolves.
However, if someone is in a targeted minority with increasing legal restrictions, the argument for staying where they are is getting more tenuous by the day. That will involve meaningful risks to health.
It’s absolutely not universal advice, especially for trans people or women who are worried about access to reproductive health care.