Rely on facts, figures, principles of equality and fairness.

You know, my goal is not to convince you that I'm right or that you're wrong. About homophobia. Gun violence. Racism. Whatever the issue. I'm really trying hard with you - and others - to have a respectful discussion, debate about these issues.

To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.

We need to regain the art of civil discourse and more practically, I don't think you change anyone's mind by calling them names.

What really surprised me was that more than half of all deaths by gunshot are suicides, more than 20,000 a year, about 58 a day.

I think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors.

Rely on facts, figures, principles of equality and fairness.