A former Obama speechwriter admits he was wrong to shun his conservative brother-in-law. David Litt wrote in The New York Times about his past behavior, calling it a mistake. He had felt it was his “civic duty” to be rude to his relative over political differences. This happened because his brother-in-law supported Joe Rogan and held different views.
Now Litt realizes that shutting out family over politics was a bad idea. His confession shows that even liberals are starting to see this problem. For years, the left has treated conservatives like enemies. They’ve broken family bonds and ended friendships over political disagreements.
This intolerance has hurt everyday Americans. Many feel they can’t share their true beliefs anymore. They fear being attacked by friends, coworkers, or even relatives. This creates a culture of fear where good people stay silent.
What happened to this family is not unique. All across America, the left pushes conservatives away. They act like only their views matter. This arrogance has split our nation apart. Families should stick together through differences.
It’s good that Litt admits his error, but it’s years too late. The damage was already done. This kind of behavior has been going on too long. It’s time for liberals to stop judging people over politics.
Conservatives know family comes first. We believe in respecting different opinions. We understand that loving your country means loving your neighbors too. That’s the American way.
The left’s cancel culture is dividing our country. They attack anyone who doesn’t think like them. This needs to stop. We must stand up for our values without apology.
Let this be a lesson: Shunning family over politics is un-American. Conservatives welcome all patriots, no matter their background. We build bridges, not walls. That’s how we keep America strong.