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On being American...and Un-American

All my life, I remember the first Tuesday in November...my parents always went to vote after work.  However, I only really remember specifics about Presidential elections since the first time George W. Bush was elected, in 2000.  I remember the recount for that one, and Florida being the state that had to be recounted who-knows-how-many times.   I remember in 2004, I worked on Bush's campaign and learned  LOT about politics and how things really work...I gained a deep respect for a lot of what these people do.  In 2008, I remember supporting Obama, and going to a victory rally with James up in Salt Lake when he was elected.  And in 2012, I remember Obama being reelected, and me not being upset about it. I also remember people being viciously opposed to the other party, and being upset by this.  Call me innocent, naive, a prude, whatever.  But honestly, is politics worth destroying friendships over?  Is is worth all the name-calling,...