An Incomplete List of Things We Can Disagree On

We can disagree on things like:

• Crunchy or smooth peanut butter

• If we believe in ghosts or aliens or the Loch Ness Monster

• Whether a better vacation is at the beach or in the mountains

• Whether Katara should have ended up with Aang or Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender

• In what month it is acceptable to begin playing Christmas music

• If a later start-time would be beneficial to high school students

• Which borough of New York City is the best

• Whether pumpkin flavored everything is really good or really overrated 

• Who the best character in Super Smash Brothers is

• If Poptarts or Toaster Strudels are the better breakfast

• Whether “smartphones” have made us “smarter” or not

• If pineapple goes on pizza

• If it’s better to set one alarm for the morning or a series of alarms

• The ideal first date and how long to wait (or not wait) before the second

• Whether cursive should be taught in schools

Things we cannot disagree on:

• BLACK LIVES MATTER

• LOVE IS LOVE

• NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL

• WATER IS LIFE

• CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL

***“***We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - James Baldwin