Death of the living room debate

You ever notice how people don’t talk to each other anymore? I don’t mean the texting...heaven knows we’re doing plenty of that while walking into telephone poles. I mean talking.

Used to be, you could sit down with a neighbor, realize he’s voting for the guy you think is going to ruin the country, call him an idiot, and then ask if you can borrow his lawnmower. Now? If you don't agree 100% with the person across from you, they don’t just think you’re wrong—they think you’re a monster. We’ve traded the 'Living Room Debate' for the 'Digital Fortress.'

We’re so afraid of being offended that we’ve built these little bubbles where everyone just nods at us. But here’s the thing: muscles only grow when they hit resistance. Your brain is the same way. If you only ever hear what you already believe, your mind starts to get as soft as a marshmallow in a microwave.

People shouldn't be cast out just for having a different perspective. Maybe the world would be a little better if we stopped 'unfriending' people in real life just because they have a different bumper sticker than we do."

Click over to your favorite roast and grab a bag of the best coffee you can brew at home...I mean its such a simply good cup of coffee that it should help spark some great conversation with the people you share it with.

Pat Guerra