I think we would all benefit if we knew a little more about each other to understand each other's perspectives on politics. When did you change your mind about something? Why? Who did you vote for the first time and why? Did you ever work in the government or the military, and if so, did that change any of your political opinions?  Stuff like that.



No criticism in this thread.  If you had the same experience as someone else, say so.  If yours was similar but different, say so respectfully.

I'll start.  My parents talked a lot about politics in the home.  They were both always Democrats. In college I came to decide that treating fetuses like humans was probably the most important issue to vote on, and switched my registration to the Republican Party, though almost every politician of every party has said and done things that make me cringe.

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