OPINION: It all starts with a conversation
If we are serious about rebuilding our nation — about restoring trust, truth and compassion to our democracy — we must learn how to talk with people who don’t vote the way we do, or who don’t vote at all. That doesn’t mean trading facts or debating headlines. It means connecting as human beings first. Nobody cares what you know until they know that you care.
Recently, the Kootenai Democrats have been working to build our door-knocking and phone-banking team. Right now, we have a dedicated core of people who excel at what they do — and they are eager to welcome others alongside them. Still, reaching out to someone new can feel intimidating for many.
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