Eleanor Pinugu’s column addresses the troubling trend of political disagreements being perceived as moral failures, resulting in the deterioration of personal relationships. She advocates for empathy and ongoing dialogue as essential components of a humane society. However, the issue extends beyond social media and emotional responses; it reflects the dynamics of capture politics. This system transforms genuine moral outrage into mechanisms for allegiance and identity, compelling individuals to align completely with a political faction. In this environment, dialogue risks becoming a performance of loyalty rather than a pursuit of truth. Political agnosticism emerges as a potential solution, enabling individuals to remain critical of corruption while avoiding total allegiance to any faction. This approach preserves independent judgment, which is increasingly threatened by a system that seeks to dominate it. Pinugu’s assertion that unfriending harms society underscores the importance of engaging in political discourse without being consumed by factional demands. Ultimately, the challenge is to maintain meaningful conversations while safeguarding one’s autonomy and judgment.