In the U.S., it seems like the society expects everyone to choose one side (left or right) and that determines your position on all social and political issues. And the existence of two parties (minor parties can be ignored) allows very little diversity.
But the society is much more diverse. Individuals want to choose what to support or oppose based on their values, which derive from their family, community, the schools they went to, their religion, personal encounters with others, etc. And we (should) also use reasoning to make a good judgement.
The society, meaning the individuals, should change its expectations of how people choose a position. That allows us to: 1) think more freely from the pressure and unrealistic expectations by the society 2) understand better how and what the others think.
