An Open Letter To Those Who Walked Away
An open letter to any who recently joined #WalkAway:
First, I’d like to address those who have walked away from the left.
I’d like to welcome all of you.
You have made a very big, and scary first step toward intellectual, and political freedom.
Some have recognized the right as not being what you were told by your left-wing abusers. Some have embraced the Right, others are remaining unencumbered by not choosing a new side. Both are acceptable choices. I encourage all of you to test the facts before you.
Test them with the intent of finding their flaws. Test your old beliefs in the same way. Go where the facts (based on context, actual history, and your personal experiences with each side) lead you. Keep your mind as open as the left claimed to be, and as you’re just learning we on the right actually are.
Almost as if by programming, I’ve seen many former Democrats apologizing to others frequently. As your minds are exposed to the warmth from your newfound friends, please know; you have no reason to apologize to me for the venom of your former party. We are overjoyed you are opening your mind to the diversity and welcome you home to the truth. Remember, this movement isn’t about me and people like me. This movement is about you and how you will change the future of our nation.
As a Christian, I can assure you, you are an answer to prayer.
As you are going through Cognitive Dissonance, remember to embrace it, explore it, use it to grow. Find the Truth and follow where it leads. If you can find a single tiny flaw with a theory or idea, that theory or idea must be re-evaluated and adjusted to account for actual facts. The scientific method you learned about in school as a child is a good guide.
Next, it’s okay to disagree. On the Right, we do not expect, nor do we demand uniformity of thought. We are a movement of free thinkers.
Freedom is everything.
If you get any five of us together and ask our opinion on a topic, you are guaranteed a minimum of seven different answers.
Disagreement should not lead to conflict. It’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills, test your known facts for flaws, and expose yourself to other ideas. This should be encouraged, as long as you can remain friends in the end. If you can’t break bread together afterward, you did it wrong.
Third, real diversity is found in the diversity of thought. What you find in pop culture is the diversity of ethnicity and gender, while demanding a uniformity of thought.
This is exactly what you were choking on as a member of the left. The demand of uniformity of thought is then enforced with a cult-like discipline which many of you have experienced by people you thought were your friends for the mere crime of thinking for yourself and exposing yourself to other viewpoints. Ethnicity and gender are irrelevant when compared to character, ethics, integrity, and independent thought. The diversity of thought is real diversity. Without it, you have nothing.
Fourth, ask those of us on the right questions. Explore what we believe and why. We won’t be offended. We’ve naturally developed thick skin from dealing with the militant left. Variation of ideas and thoughts don’t offend us. To offend me requires a lot of effort, and unless you are abusing children or animals, it’s nearly impossible to accomplish.
I know this is hard to recognize considering from where you’ve come, but you are safe with us. We can disagree, and it’s okay. It’s encouraged.
We on the right are happy you escaped your captivity.
There are no victims here, only free people.
Michael Digman, Author
Recently Retired Career Naval Officer, Michael Digman attended Annapolis and holds degrees in Mathematics, National Security & Strategic Studies, and in Strategic Analytics. A devout married Evangelical Christian and a life-long conservative. The #WalkAway movement has inspired him to express his gratitude and acceptance to those who have recently Walked Away.
