I disagree. I think you and I share plenty of values. You just mentioned 2 of them, civility and freedom (even if these can be hard to define). I'm guessing you value basic things like property rights of some kind, not stealing, being honest with yourself and more. Even if you were correct that we don't have anything common, an uncivilized or fragmented society will not manifest from a simple internet text exchange. But if it were a scenario where only you and I were lost in some forest somewhere, I would be somewhat annoyed if you didn't value the same things as me. Like finding shelter and food. To be more precise, we (or just you) would probably die. Disagreement is good, until it stifles the basis for cooperation.
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