Repost from a friend:
"My dad is one of the kindest, most gentle souls I have ever known... But because of where he grew up, when he grew up; sometimes the stuff that comes out of his mouth just doesn't match up to his heart. So, when I disagree with people online, I don't always jump to unfriending and blocking. I aim to have the difficult conversations and be the bridge that helps connect the two sides "
My dad is the same way and this is one of the most important lessons I've learned from him.
I have argued (in other discussions) that only the insecure and narrow-minded actively deny rights and privileges (that they enjoy) to others who haven't been granted them. I have further argued that the act of broadening rights and privileges to others in no way limits the existing rights of those who currently enjoy them.
My husband taught me that no one is all right or all wrong. My daddy taught me you can catch a lot more flies with honey than vinegar. I was never able to overcome my mother's racism or need to feel better than other people but she loved me despite my vocal opposition to her beliefs. I felt I accomplished the most by making fun of her in that area.