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*Carrie

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I'm a republican, and every single one of my friends are democrats. If they insult the president (Even though they know that I'm republican) then it's okay, but if I say any republican views they all look at me like I'm a bad person. What should I do? I'm not the kind of person to just sit back in any type of debate but I can't help but feel like my opinion doesn't matter just because it's not a democratic one.

Hey!
Ok, I can't say that I haven't been there, but I was on the other side. I've been a Democrat all my life, and I don't agree at all with the people who say that you 'shouldn't form views at a young age.' It's good to have opinions, and convictions, and to fight for them, as long as you know what you're talking about. Are you a Republican just because your parents are? Or are you a Republican because you believe in the things that the Republican party stands for?
I promise you that your friends care about your opinions, maybe they're just too stubborn to admit that you may be right on some issues, or maybe they're only Democrats because their parents are. Try something. The next time they're talking about their Democratic views, try challenging them (if you know the reasons behind your own veiws). A good debate is always fun, but don't let it get too personal, you don't want to hurt a friendship.
I hope this helped, if you need anything, feel free to drop a message in my inbox with some more details and I'll try to help as best I can. Good luck!
*Carrie

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(Rating: 5) I'm a republican because it's what I believe in. My parents never really got into politics.
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