Reply #14: Free speech [View All]

[Beregond2]

He is obviously not capable of being rational on this point at this time. He isn't far from high school, where he probably had to listen to that kind of talk on a daily basis while burning inside. If he is a liberal in general, he will get past this in time.

You might want to point out the historical reasons for Europe taking the measures it has. Horrific as U.S. history has been in the area of tolerance, it has nothing to compare to the Holocaust. But I wouldn't bring it up again until he does.

I understand your feelings. I am going through a similar situation right now with friends who are, like me, gay, in regard to Obama. They have heard he is anti-gay because of the business with the "ex-gay" gospel singer, and refuse to do a little research on the subject. It's frustrating, but all you can do is model the behaviors and attitudes you believe in, and hope they will see the light.