Just had to think about this story... I mean, it's not every day you see two dudes from opposite sides of the aisle having a real convo over dinner . And what really stood out was how they didn't try to 'win' the argument or change each other's minds, they just listened and shared their experiences . It's like, we need more of that in our lives, you know? Less shouting matches on social media and more genuine connections with people who might not agree with us . And I love how Carl pointed out the importance of compassion and understanding - it's so easy to get caught up in being 'right' but at the end of the day, we're all just trying to figure things out together . Anyway, that encounter is definitely giving me hope for a more civil conversation .