My mother-in-law lives with us. She is a good woman. Had no family help, but educated herself to the extent of a master’s degree. Worked really hard. Sent three boys to college even after her husband became critically ill and could not add support to the family. She believes in self-determination and personal responsibility. She does not believe in abortion. She does not believe in all the entitlements. YET she votes Dem every single time.
She has lived with us for 8 years now. At first I was very quiet about my conservative, Christian values. I wanted peace in the household. Gradually, I have become more open. I spoke first to those things I sensed we were in agreement and then began to walk her through her inconsistencies.
I am fortunate that she is a thinking woman. Sometimes when we step through these things, I can see how stunned she is by the fact that she has never explored the issue.
I feel your pain, because in the past 8 years, I have often felt that pain. I guess it never occurs to libs that they are being close-minded and hurtful.
It is hurtful. But no one has a right to tell us what to say.