“Got sent to Iraq”: 20 experiences that changed someone’s political views

Hundreds of honest Redditors came forward to share the events and people they witnessed that changed their political leanings. Sometimes, all it takes is a new experience or a scrap of information to shift one's perspective on life, or, more often, the ill-fates of the people we love most.

A recent Ask Reddit thread stands as proof that people can, in fact, change their minds and even admit they were wrong. We don't often see it happen on social media, but out in the real world, it does happen.