similar differences

"The more we listen to those whose experiences and perspectives are unfamiliar, the more we realize what draws us together."

Loeb meant we learn more about ourselves and our beliefs when we hear more viewpoints. If we are always surrounded by the same beliefs, we cannot truly become ourselves; but by allowing conflicting views in our lives we will either believe our opinions more or we realize we were wrong. In the book, Loeb says, "mor likely we are to believe that everyone shares our knowledge and assumptions, and that can be dangerous too."

In "Unlike Allies" Republicans are said to be most bully and greed." Then it goes on to say among the conservative party a few have stayed resistant to being hired guns to the wealthy and powerful. Orrin Hatch was able to gain the help of Ted Kennedy and Tom Harkins to raise money for children's health care; even though, even though he is against tobacco.

In my years of volunteering at Sahuaro Elementary school, I have worked with both fellow activist and Democrats, as well as Republicans and people who don't feel they should even vote yet. We can still work together to raise money for the school and provide the children with things they would normally not experience. These people have become good family friends who I can support and depend on.