Sincere question: How are we to deal with our Republican friends?

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33. I try to look past their politics.

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This one is very hard for me. I live in a red community, red county, in a red state. I work in a department at the hospital where I am the token liberal employee. Fortunately, most of my family members are liberal/progressive, and I have friendships, associations with people who are kindred spirits. I do feel lonely and isolated at times, but I feel that I am here in this place at this time to make a difference. These republicans, right-wing nut jobs, et. al. are my brothers and sisters, too. We all have to learn to live together in spite of our political/social views. I'm still learning.

Edit to add: I vacillate between being angry at having to defend myself and being sorry for the people who are so entrenched in ignorance and bigotry. I am not sure that I'll ever be able to make a difference, but I hope that I can show my faith in humanity and share my beliefs that we are one.