Tolerance has to run both ways

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I have a friend on Facebook who is an ardent Republican, and often posts links to video and editorials critical of President Obama. I must take a deep breath whenever I see them: I don't want to un-friend her, and if I were posting lots of links in support of the President I wouldn't want her to un-friend me on account of them. If I demand tolerance and openmindedness, I mustn't be a hypocrite. But it's haaaaaarrrrdd!

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[freya46.livejournal.com]

I had that problem and finally had to remove them. But I didn't know them personally so it wasn't a hassle.

It seems to me, though, that the tolerance and consideration should work both ways. If she's posting these on YOUR facebook, or linking them to you, ask her to stop with the reason why. Or, put a filter on them. Like LJ, it's your page.

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