There are pros and cons to the social media age. One negative aspect is the tendency of certain users to form online mobs and demand someone be canceled for “wrongthink.” That this happens at all is a problem. Unfortunately, it seems to occur with more frequency as our political and cultural division sits at an all-time high.

Diversity in all forms is one of our strengths. Too often, this is only assumed to be the racial diversity of its citizens. In reality, intellectual diversity is just as important. Our homogeneity is belonging to a country we love that affords us the numerous freedoms we enjoy. It has nothing to do with thinking or believing as our neighbors do. When that is expected, problems arise.