Madness vs. Sense

When I first read this poem I was very excited because I thought that I finally understood a Dickinson poem. I was wrong.
My first assumption was that the poem was a reflection on insanity. The other works of hers that I'm familiar with are bizarre and some address insanity. It seemed like a logical explanation. I would have never guessed that she was discussing society and its approach to personal opinions. I actually appreciated it a lot more once I knew the meaning. I think her message is really important in today's society. Today's generation must move past pressure from the media and their peers and learn to think for themselves.