Throughout the article, Amanda Waldroupe talks of the importance of creating more “political discourse marked by civility”, especially with those whom you do not share the same views (Waldroupe, 17). In addition, she states that these these debates are the most effective in creating “social change” if all engaged parties are open to attempting to understand the opposing viewpoint (18). Although I understand what Waldroupe is saying, she failed to acknowledge a couple of crucial reasons why many people avoid explaining their political opinions. One reason that I believe to be very common is that cis het white people simply opt out of debates. Most political issues don’t affect them, therefore why should they be bothered? Waldroupe writes that
