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Why Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney should go on a date

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In today's ultra polarized, highly tribal society we find ourselves working with, fraternizing with, and sometimes even living with people with whom we may disagree vehemently on some seemingly key social and economic issues. Our families and communities are often split when we start to talk about hot button issues. How many times have you made friends with someone and then added them on social media only to find out that they have views diametrically opposed to yours? "Oh no!" We profess with disappointment. "Am I going to be able to be friends with this person anymore?" And then, you spend more time with them. You play sports, you eat, you talk about your families, and more times than not, you are able to pass the time with enjoyment and much needed social connection, despite your differences. We do it all the time. Now why wouldn't we expect this of our elected officials who are supposed to be working on passing legislation that is ideally going to ...