The world is currently very divided and there is a lot of pointing and shouting with the fingers.
People are frustrated, angry and looking for someone they can turn to.
There are people I know, love and respect who give me cause to groan inwardly when I hear their views on certain topics.
And I'm sure you will do the same when you hear my opinion.
Politics, religion, environment, whether or not the Richmond Tigers are the largest AFL team of modern times.
They are divisive topics and can tear us apart.
But only if we let them.
We do not agree on many points, but there is room for such differences.
Our perspectives may be far apart, but we can still be together.
There may be important problems that make our blood boil, but we don't need to name each other.
You are important.
Your opinion is important.
We may not understand each other completely and we may not agree vehemently, but we can still treat each other with dignity and respect.
I know love doesn't sell newspapers or attract clicks, but it's a good start.
And it starts with us.
So:
Laden …
