The United States has become one of the most politically polarized countries in the world. With election day on November 5th, 2024, the field is ripe for the country to become even more divided. Therefore, we must acknowledge the critical bipartisan issues that affect this nation.
The first is a complete disdain for violence, especially political violence. Unfortunately, we live in a time where politically motivated physical attacks are more prevalent than ever.
“People need to calm down and learn to settle their differences with debate.”
Ranvir GIll ’26
On October 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked due to his wife’s political ideologies.
More recently, on July 13, 2024, President Donald Trump was shot in the ear by a sniper during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“Political violence is inexcusable,” said Fifth Former Ranvir Gill. “People need to calm down and learn to settle their differences with debate.”
“It’s wild that we live in a world where people disagree so much that they are willing to resort to violence,” said Fourth Former Anantivir Othie. “People need to focus on finding common ground sometimes.”
The second is contempt for bigotry. American society today should not be discriminatory against any group of people, no matter race, religion, gender, sexuality, or anything else.
On May 25, 2020, a Black man named George Floyd suffered a horrific death after a police officer sat on his back for almost nine minutes. Many regarded this as an act of racial prejudice by law enforcement.
Whether or not people within the country agree or disagree with various actions taken by the country, people still need a fundamental sense of pride for our country to function properly.
Ajay Chakraborty ’26
“People should learn to move beyond the things discriminated against,” said Gill. “There is no reason for hate against any group in America.”
“In 2024, it is difficult to think that systematic bigotry exists in America,” said Othie.
The last is a care for American pride and American values. Whether or not people within the country agree or disagree with various actions taken by the country, people still need a fundamental sense of pride for our country to function properly.
“I am an American, and I believe we are the best country,” said Gill. “I think for America to function, we all need to believe we are the best.”
“I think people should treat things such as the flag respectfully,” said Othie. “This is not an issue of political divisions, but national unity.”
