The constant debate between liberals and conservatives in American society has reached an all-new level of toxicity. It seems that the country is beginning to spilt into two pieces, with harsh contenders on either side. Both sides are rigid and unmoving on their feelings about national issues such as: abortion, affirmative action, the death penalty, the economy, education, the environment, gun control, healthcare, immigration, religion, marriage, taxes, and war, amongst others. While controversy and competition is healthy in establishing laws for a nation as diverse as ours, why do some people feel that all the laws should tilt in one direction? Although some liberal view points do make a lot of sense, why is it that there is little to no understanding on either side of these debates for the point one party is trying to make?