It never occurred to me that family members can resent one another due to different political views. I found that I cannot relate to that, however. The article “Political Divide Splits Relationships — and Thanksgiving, Too” that appeared on Nov 15,2016 on the New York Times highlights the certain issues occurring within families because of the presidential election. These issues include, the rejection of Trump as our next president, an argument that is brought up is “Democrats are always trying to talk you out of your ideas” and the analogy of division in the United States.
This article specifies that Trump supporters aren’t invited to holidays because other family relatives want to avoid uncomfortable encounters. The article mentioned that weddings were moved outside the U.S so families could avoid those confrontations and that intrigued me. Conservative relatives claim that they are not seen or treated equally, and that they should be treated as a regular family member. I laugh at this commentary because what followed next was a democrat who also said “It was a message to me that you are not equal in our eyes. You do not deserve a place in our country.’’ This thought of inequality applied both ways. I understand family is important, but if I feel uncomfortable around particular relatives, I shouldn’t feel obligated to invite …show more content…
The mother claims, “Democrats are always trying to talk you out of your ideas.” Nothing else follows after this quote other than assuming it’s only based on the daughter’s way of expressing her outlooks on the presidential election. This opinion pinpoints an exact issue of the disputes in families. I can see why someone would want to pick up an argument because there a a lot more of just democrats contradicting your choices. It’s an assertive standpoint that assimilated my understanding that liberals believe in what is right for their country, just like
This article specifies that Trump supporters aren’t invited to holidays because other family relatives want to avoid uncomfortable encounters. The article mentioned that weddings were moved outside the U.S so families could avoid those confrontations and that intrigued me. Conservative relatives claim that they are not seen or treated equally, and that they should be treated as a regular family member. I laugh at this commentary because what followed next was a democrat who also said “It was a message to me that you are not equal in our eyes. You do not deserve a place in our country.’’ This thought of inequality applied both ways. I understand family is important, but if I feel uncomfortable around particular relatives, I shouldn’t feel obligated to invite …show more content…
The mother claims, “Democrats are always trying to talk you out of your ideas.” Nothing else follows after this quote other than assuming it’s only based on the daughter’s way of expressing her outlooks on the presidential election. This opinion pinpoints an exact issue of the disputes in families. I can see why someone would want to pick up an argument because there a a lot more of just democrats contradicting your choices. It’s an assertive standpoint that assimilated my understanding that liberals believe in what is right for their country, just like