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Yes, the country is divided. Unity is no more. The youth can be taught how to accurately judge political leaders based on what they can bring to the table and how they can positively impact future generations of our country. 

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Yes, the country is divided. Unity is no more. The youth can be taught how to accurately judge political leaders based on what they can bring to the table and how they can positively impact future generations of our country. 

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I do believe that political views are becoming more polarized. I believe that we should be able to use our communication, conflict resolution, and collaberation skills correctly to help prevent polarization from escalating.

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Yes, they are much more polarized because now there is more interconnectedness and more to discuss, in more opinionated settings.

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I think they are becoming more polarized due to the media. To combat this, I think there needs to be more awareness about what is truly going on in the world.

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Most definitely they have. Productive dialogues between groups is needed, in order to create understanding. Adamacy and fixedness cannot stay around if less tensions between groups is to become reality.

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definitely more polarized. differing political views can now end long-lasting relationships.

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I think they are people either avoid talking about politics or get heated when they do

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It has been increasingly polarised since recent times due to growing tensions economically and socially.

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It has always been especially polarised in my country, ever since I actually was able to understand what politics was. Truth, honour and discipline is something that os crucial to involve in all communitcations with the citizens of a country.

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I think political views are becoming more polarized because many paint out the opposing party to be all bad. Youth Peacebuilders can try to help others embrace the nuance.

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I believe that political views are becoming more polarized in part due to the internet. While this is not one group or one side, I think that, societally, we have to begin to find better ways to interact than insulatory social communication and anger.

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Political views are definitely becoming more polarized. As young peacebuilders, we can look at the facts and listen to the different perspectives of the issue at hand.

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Political beliefs are becoming increasingly more polarized. By looking at both sides and distinguishing the difference between needs and wants, opinions and facts, we can break down the separation that divides us.

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Yes, recently political views have felt more polarized. As a peace builder, one can see both sides and find compromise and. middle ground

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Political views are becoming more polarized because of how others respect people's opinions on specific events and how people explain those events. Young peace builders can come together and talk about how these people explain those events.

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Yes they are

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Political views are indeed becoming more polarized, particularly due to the wide use of the media in expressing political views. Severe polarization will eventually make democracy vulnerable, and should in some way be maintained or combatted.

- LGHC

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Political views are starting to become the main point of conflict with differing views causing conflict.

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Political views are becoming more polarized. To combat this, I believe people should be encouraged to do research and debate with each other, respectfully.

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Political views are becoming more polarized, as less people are in a middle ground now than before. To combat this, it is important to consider different perspectives and how your own beliefs fit into what you hear.

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Political views are definitely becoming more polarized. To stop this I think people should expose themselves to different opinions without being immidiatley dismissive.

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Political views around me do seem indeed to become more polarized. I think one thing we can do to combat this polarization is to increase awareness of what confirmation bias is and how we can combat it. We can also educate others to become more compassionate and empathetic, and teach others to see from another person's worldview.

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They are and we can change that by bringing in new insights

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I feel political view are becoming more extreme where we forget about the nuance. Listening can definitely help us better understand polar opposite views.

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I would say no, not necessarily. My home environment and let alone town I live in is pretty liberal, therefore conflict and opposing opinions on political matters are not that much significant.

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I believe that or political views are getting polarized nowadays as when there are more events happening throughout the world, there will be more polarization and division. However, I believe that young peacemakers can make a difference as they can use social media and their influence to produce unbiased new sources and opinions in a respectful and let the viewer decided whether to agree or disagree with them.

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Political views are definitely becoming more polarized, but as young people we can have genuine conversations with each other and with older people and open minds to break that trend.

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social media is a big thing with this.

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Social media is a big thing for young peace builders that can change other people's views.

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young peacebuilder can cahnge the trend by useing socal media marketing

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I think political views are becoming more impactful and I see a lot of people stand up for these views even more. People are really able to see the wrong and the biases in these ideals.

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They are becoming much more important and impactful especially among younger groups

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We base our lives around our political views, and this leads us to have lots of bias, and prejudice against people who side with other political parties

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Political views are becoming very important and life defining. Its as if your political view decides who you can be friends with and who you can speak to in lots of cases

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I believe the views are becoming more polarized as different individuals have various point of views and perspectives towards politics due to the social hierarchy that is distinguished amongst individuals in a community, the varying levels of education completed, the cultural factors implemented with various political parties and structural implications interlinked with social hierarchy as the lower class people have an established opinion in which higher, politically-inclined/associated personnel view them as inferior, hence this develops opposing views on politics in society. By implementing, communal meetings or educational programmes can result in probably deviation in opposing views.

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Absolutely, political views are becoming more polarized. Most people have an opinion and they are absolutely unwilling to listen to someone of an opposing view. The real problem I'm seeing is that people are basing their views on false information and fake news. I don't see an easy way to end this, other than having a trusted press again with a non-biased reporting of facts.

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yes, and we are becoming very quick to judge others based on stereotypes about people who support certain political parties.

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Politics is dividing society but, I think young peace builders can make healthy debates based on different political beliefs and understand both sides.

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politics seem to be your this or your that theirs no middle ground

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no one is really open minded about their and other peoples opinions.

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Are political views becoming more divided and split around me?

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Are political views becoming more divided and split around me?

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Not really, I wouldn't say my community is politically divided. Rarely do political debates occur, but when they do, they're less of debates and more of tossing around jokes equally.

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My high school is very split between political stances. Each side doesn't really like to be open minded.

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People seem to be fixated on political views and are not open to other views no matter the cost whether it be ethical or moral compromise. They tend to base their political views off wrongful ideas as well such as bringing things like race and religious beliefs into the picture

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Yes they are becoming more polarized because especially with the older generations its hard for them to see the other side if they have been believing something for so long. I also think social media plays an important role in the increasing polarization.

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Politics are polarized because most sides believe that they are the only right and others are wrong

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Political views are very polarized. No matter where I am its you have ton pick one side or the other. If you choose in between you are criticized for it No matter what side you choose you are criticized for it. What I think that we can do is not fall into peer pressure and make our own opinions

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Political views are very polarized, some people believe that you have to choose one side or the other. I believe that politics can divide others if not done right.

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Yes, because everyone becomes so attached to what the believe in. They would do anything in their power to stay with that opinion, whether it means that they lose something special.
Young peacebuilders could do something where if either party would win, it wouldn't be a huge loss for the opposing party.

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Yes, political views around me are becoming more polarized because of social pressures that make it seem that you can only choose one side. As young peacebuilders we can promote the idea of drawing from multiple sources to get perspective and that different views should be allowed to be heard.

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People have become so glued to their opinions and political parties that we have stopped listening to each other entirely and have abandoned the format of claim, evidence, reasoning. It is often assumed that if you support one person in a political party you automatically support their whole entire political party and all of their political beliefs. Even though you might only support some of their political beliefs and not support the others.

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I think they are becoming more polarized because if someone is liberal, conservatives will discriminate and vice versa. It could be with other things as well; it doesn't have to be something political because I think some people argue about opinions to polarize themselves from others.

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I think that political differences are becoming more polarizing. I think social media adds to this, as it can sometimes spread misinformation and cause people to feel more strongly towards their idea.

As young peacebuilders, I think we should be able to have respectful conversations, listen, and take in other peoples' pespectives.

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I think yes, because people argue about a lot of different things, political or not, and instead of finding a solution to please both parties, there will be 2 groups made instead.

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They are becoming very polarized. We can do our research and productively interact with people who have different opinions.

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It is very polarized and I can make sure I have correct information then voice my opinion

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Political views are becoming increasingly polarized as many people believe there are only two sides to politics and you must be one or the other.

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It is very polarized. As a young peace builder I can ensure I know all information before making a decision or talking about things.

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Yes, there is polarization all around me. Young peacemakers can encourage individuals to express their opinions without dividing people.

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Yes, polarization is happening around me. Young peacebuilders can allow people to voice their opinion without divisions being created

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They are becoming more polarized where I live. A young peacebuilder could try and build a community between the two different sides.