Don't simply agree to disagree

All too often, when we find ourselves in disagreement with our political and philosophical fellows (which seems, indeed, all too often) it is suggested, why can't we all just get along? Further, we are asked why can't we just agree to disagree? Well, because that's all just talk, and talk is cheap. Especially when you already have your way.

We should, of course, strive to get along with everyone we meet no matter where we find ourselves on the issues. We should do all that's reasonable to get along with others even when significant differences are involved, so long as the debate is kept civil. We even recognize that for the survival of the nation we might have to tolerate certain evils, because we would have no say over them anyway from the outside or in anarchy. But as to agreeing to disagree? That is simply a tool which the left uses in an attempt to shut the right up, because on the major issues with which we disagree, quite often the laws and society are already on their side. It is easy to say let's just agree to disagree when you have what you want in place.

So, how about we change the law and make abortion illegal and then agree to disagree? Why not enact a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman and then agree to disagree? Ahem, my dear conservatives, that's because we really don't want to agree to disagree. We want you to accept our judgment, and check yours at the voting booth curtain or courthouse door.

They look down their noses from such tall pedestals that they will not even consider that maybe, just maybe, what they ask for is selfish and inane. Such is the height of liberal hypocrisy.