Why Can't We Leave Russia Alone?

It seems like the majority of verbal attacks I've seen on social media have been because of their stance in the gay rights issue. The name calling and hatred of Russia was rampant throughout the Olympic Winter Games and it was really annoying. The Games are supposed to be a way for countries put their political and social beliefs aside and just have fun in a competitive atmosphere. This past games seemed to be the direct opposite of that. It shouldn't matter what another country believes or whether or not their standards align with ours. Don't shove it in their faces or theirs in ours, just have fun!

Russia and every other country should have the right to their own opinions. Does every country need to agree with Europe or the USA? NO! Each country should rule their people in the way they see fit. If we aren't allowed to have our own opinions, there's no point in living. If we cut off everyone who has a different opinion than us, then we will never learn to see the world differently nor will we  make friends who may open our eyes to new ideas. Sorry, but I feel like that's really idiotic when people stop talking to someone with a different viewpoint or make choices we don't agree with.

I have been on the fence for quite some time on the issue of whether or not the USA should come to every country's aid when a war breaks out. We have a lot of resources that can help others, yes. At the same time, they might be able to handle it themselves if we let them. It seems the USA is the parent and the Middle Eastern countries as well as others are the children that need help walking. If we never let them walk on their own, they never will learn how to.

So, does the USA have to cut ties with countries who don't allow gay marriages and the like? So what they have a different opinion. If another country forbade ice cream, does that mean we should stop selling milk to them? I have friends who have different religions or different ideas how to do things. Doesn't make it ok for me to say, "You're not my friend because you're a Muslim or you wash your whites with your darks!" Crazy right? Personally, I love meeting people with different unique backgrounds. One of my previous boyfriends is from another country and I learned a lot from him that I wouldn't have otherwise. I had never even heard of that country before. The relationship was neat and fun.

Everyone will have a different opinion than you. Some people are still living during or before the Emancipation Proclamation period of time. If that's how they want to live, fine. It's sad no doubt, but I don't hate them. Different opinions are ok and should be embraced. Don't hate them for not agreeing with you.