This is a brilliant piece, Sophia!

I am a proud centrist. I focus on problem-solving, and I try to approach solutions from multiple angles. Over the years, my energy has shifted from sparring with random people online to the more substantive technique of engaging public figures (via snail mail), and, sometimes more effectively, their colleagues/peers who have their ear.

When I do use inflammatory language (judiciously and selectively), I try my best to direct it at INDIVIDUALS (and their sympathizers) who are exhibiting harmful trends...rather than the group itself that shares a collective attribute with those offenders.