Perspective
An essay by Anne P. Beatty called "When We Are Afraid" is about conflict of opinion and perspective. The world is full of conflict and diversity. The saying "not one person is like another" is very correct. When humans are introduced to a new idea, they're either excited or scared. When they're excited, they openly explore the new idea, when they're scared, they'll project their fear and try to run away, or they'll respond with violence and try to completely dispose of the idea instead of trying to think about it logically. Then to deepen the issue they pass their close-minded ways to their children. It all comes with having and teaching perspective.
You may notice that some areas of the world are stereotyped as being closed off, isolated, close-minded, or clannish. One of these places is the southern states or North America. The text states, "This is a southern city, where some things bloom, and others are buried" (Beatty). Beatty explains that many different protests had taken place in her city, and many beliefs and ideas had also passed through. However, if they were unliked people sometimes resorted to violence just to prove their own point.
Perspective is the mightiest tool to wield. It can settle arguments without the use of violence. No matter where you reside in the world it is okay to have your own opinion. People have to remember that they're not the only one with an opinion and it is okay to acknowledge and disagree with other thoughts. Teaching diversity of opinion to younger generations can help combat violent arguments and instead replace them with educated discussions that can still end in disagreement but in a nonviolent way.
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