I like to discuss things, isn’t that a job of an academic? To discuss the abstract the theoretical to debate. But what I dislike, or what grates me is the addition of judgment to the mix. I think everyone should be entitled to their own opinions, whatever they may be, but then when someone passes judgement on someone else, that’s my line.
We need to be able to respect others opinions, when they are wrong or different. I know I’m not perfect, I am far from it and I can be also quite judgmental. But I would like to facilitate a conversation in which people are allowed their opinions and the space to challenge them. I don’t want it to turn into a conversation of hurling insults. We want to be better human beings, and how will we do it if we are always judged? We need to feel like we have space to grow, space to make mistakes, to say things wrong, to have the wrong opinions and the wisdom to change.
Even if I am not the perfect example, it’s good to strive for something.