Alright friends and family. After several recent conversations involving differences of opinion, I feel the need to jump up on my soapbox again. Feel free to stop reading if you aren't in the mood.
Occasionally, well-meaning individuals stop me short of expressing my beliefs (or at least stop listening), and say something like, "I know you believe that way, BECAUSE YOU WERE RAISED THAT WAY." I understand this is most often meant as a gesture of respect or tolerance, but I actually really hate it...like a lot.
My life decisions have been thoughtful, conscious choices. I have not blindly chosen everything that my parents wanted for me. I've actually thrown them a few curve-balls once in a while--believe it or not. Luckily they are good enough people to accept my choices and move on.
But, back to the point, as we discuss religion, politics, and other hot topics, I will always have the curtesy to assume that, regardless of circumstances, you have made the most informed, conscious decisions you are capable of making. Please have the curtesy to do the same for me.
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