Wow!  You really have to be careful what you opine about November's election and, in particular, about the two main candidates.

            People seem to forget that you can have your opinion and I can have mine.  We may agree, we may not.  I can share my opinion and you can share yours, but neither of us have the right to force them on each other.  Disagreement of each other's opinions should never lead to hate of each other.

            We must learn to agree to disagree.  Disagreement over the upcoming election should not end a friendship or loving family relationship.  If it does, than maybe there never was a friendship or loving family relationship there.

            I walked into an argument in an area grocery store the other day and wondered if it was going to end in fisticuffs.    

            It was a few days after the recent Presidential Debate that I stumbled onto the two while standing in the checkout line. 

            One gentleman simply said, "After watching the debate I can't vote for Biden."  The shopper in front of him remarked, "So you're voting for Trump, huh".  The gentleman remarked, "That's not what I said."  The shopper snapped back, "You're one of those deplorable MAGA Republicans."

            About that time, I was looking for a way to get out of line and as far away from this growing argument.  But, I stayed because the other line was much longer.

            The confrontation ended when the shopper pointed to the gentleman and announced, in a loud voice, "MAGA Republican here.  Watch out he'll steal democracy and your groceries."

            Nobody reacted to the announcement.  Frankly, the people within earshot seemed disgusted at the shopper's arrogance.

            The gentleman never announced who he was voting for or even if he would cast a ballot in November. 

            I wondered if this show of arrogance and hate over that one particular statement was becoming the norm in public.

            Yes, this upcoming presidential election has turned into quite the controversy.  But, is it worth losing family and friends over it?  Is it worth making a complete fool of yourself in front of others?

            I think not.