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I just flew from NY to Chicago. In line boarding the plane with me was a guy from outside of Chicago. Straight up Trumper - told me so early on, and I told him I’m a local Democratic committeeman. We talked about politicians, rather than politics. We talked about how politics and power easily corrupts even the most noble minded. It’s so hard not to get seduced by it all. He told me he spent 10 years in the military, some in combat, and that the most important thing is that we have the freedom to vote and that our votes be counted. He said didn’t ask people or even want to hear how they voted. Super high integrity. Then we switched to talking about families and kids and other stuff.

It was such a normal, polite conversation. In the run-up to the election, so refreshing. Immediately made me think about this article, which I had recently read. Before we’re red or blue, we’re family and friends, neighbors and colleagues and such. We forget that at our peril.

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I have been through many eras and elections but never- never has the division and outright anger been so intense that families and friends can’t even talk to each other. I enjoyed your post and the follow with this family. Thank you

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