I agree that it is people talking to each other that makes the difference. That is why I have been moderating BetterAngels workshops better-angels.org. These free meetings bring together 7 people from Red and 7 people from Blue persuasion to listen to each other - not to change their minds or try to convince, but to hear each other. Participants from these 6 hour workshops come away seeing the other side as human beings rather than stereotypes. This is a small step but one I am committed to, to do my part in trying to heal the divide. Nancy