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Originally Posted by redwitch
I enjoy discoursing with friends who have different beliefs from me. We're all unique individuals and should be cherished as such. You don't have to agree to enjoy someone's company. Remember, opposites do attract!
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That works well....until one brands the other as a "hater" or "racist" for saying they disagree with somebody whose values and ideology they see as pernicious and insidious to society.
per·ni·cious adjective \pər-ˈni-shəs\
: causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed
in·sid·i·ous adjective \in-ˈsi-dē-əs\
a : awaiting a chance to entrap : treacherous
b : harmful but enticing : seductive <insidious drugs>
2a : having a gradual and cumulative effect