Unfriend? … Positively NOT

I keep hearing about people “unfriending” others because they disagree with their position on religion, politics, finance, or some other cause. I really have a problem with this. Perhaps it’s because the person wasn’t truly a friend, but only another statistic to be added to a social media scorecard. But if the person really was a friend, how can we justify extinguishing a friendship over one thing. Is the problem today that friendship has become cheap? I have a lot of friends with whom I disagree on one or more subjects, but I respect their right to their opinion(s). Isn’t that what America is supposed to be about?

Let me suggest that instead of unfriending, accept the differences. Allow the freedom of opinion. Don’t make one issue into a bone of contention. Instead encourage the things that made you friends in the first place. Build relationships. One of the things I think we’re missing today are the close, lasting friendships that can withstand debate and disagreement. Have we really become this shallow?

Maybe you disagree with me on this. Let’s talk about it it. Please comment below.