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Steve Hay's avatar

For as long as I can remember, I have pretty much gone my own way. I am pretty much supportive of any one who is the same. People needing to recruit others to their own point of view, is all around us. They have stopped talking to me because I don’t want to be recruited to their cause, that’s their loss. And in my opinion at least pretty in mature.

It sounds as if you have reached some sort of accomodation with people around you. I’m glad for you as it can be tough being different. But at the same time it defines who you are.

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Scott D's avatar

Just like any friendships and acquaintanceships, you learn that there are some topics you just don't talk about because you'll never agree. I'm in a unique situation that I think is rare in the U.S. these days. My town is split almost evenly between R's and D's. Most people are middle of the road and we just don't talk politics. It also helps that the main concern is keeping the roads paved and clean, maintaining the parks, and having a good police and fire department. That doesn't leave a lot of time for grandstanding about transgender issues or building a wall with Mexico.

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