Respect others despite opposite view points

Walk around campus right now and you will see 50 copies of one flyer hanging up on one wall of a building here and four walls of an elevator there. Most of the flyers are campaigns for the student president and vice president candidates for Senate.

Recently, numerous flyers have been taken down from both sides, however, after asking the candidates about the teardowns, they were not sure who was doing it. The number one thing each candidate said is they want it to stop.

When it comes to political items, whether it be a debate, the election of a new person for office, or just people handing out flyers for their campaign, people tend to become one-sided and forget how to be respectful.

It’s true that people will choose a side when it comes to elections, but that doesn’t mean to disregard what the opponents stand for. Listen to what they have to say and read their campaign actions—you still may not agree with or like them, but the point is to not downgrade the candidates.

In other words, don’t go around and tear down posters for the people you wish wouldn’t win. It’s not going to do anything except give them more work.

So, be respectful, listen, and cheer for your favorite candidates, but also be kind to the opposing side.