In a city as large as Coon Rapids, there are many places where people can talk politics/community. For example, a local bar, the city counsel meetings, school, the gym, or even dinner with some friends and family. The one place I all way find is the best place to discuss politics and the community is when I'm attending parties at my friend Nathan's place(Third Place). The reason for choosing this atmosphere over another, like a city counsel meeting, is because there are always a vast variety of beliefs. In addition, because they are my friends, there is an understanding that we all have our opinions and we have no right to judge or attack one another. We are able to have a discussion and carry on a civil political conversation while generating new ideas. Recently, I was talking with my friends about the local government and the community at large and much of the conversation was pessimistic. With many of my friends knowing family members and friends loosing their jobs there wasn't much hope for the future, what could we except. Many of us share stories of how the economy or the government has hurt us rather than doing their job. Although the talks are generally negative a good discussion always occurs, and thats what really matters. In the picture, Nathan in front, Me to the right, in the background Ethan, and Alisha)
Sincerely, Eleacia
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