This article on Yahoo! News put a smile on my face. It's called "My brother's a Republican, but I love him anyway" and the title basically explains it all. It's a good read for anyone who struggles with a similar situation. It can be extremely hard to have a relationship with someone who holds political views that are the complete opposite of yours. This year, I've come to be friends with someone who's a registered Republican, has a John McCain calendar in his room, is against abortion rights, and doesn't support same-sex marriage. I often wonder if our friendship can truly work. It's hard... but I believe it can be done.

My dad and I were debating politics via e-mail. He's a registered Republican, but I would label him a moderate. Things were getting heated, I sent him a snappy e-mail, and I expected a similar reply back. Instead, all he sent me was an e-mail saying, "I love the fact that you're so engaged!" I think everyone can find common ground, especially if it's with someone who means a lot to you.