I have an old friend who I have valued over time who is an anti-vaxer, trump-loving individual. I cannot be friends with this person now because to me to befriend her is to promote her trumpian ways--ways that are bigoted, ignorant and hurtful to people and our country. I have read her posts that champion trump and antivaxing and I've also read the great depth of resources that support the science and promise related to vaccination as well as the many reports telling of Trump's misinformation, lies and propaganda that prop up his personal wealth, privilege, power, protection and pleasure while leaving so many others to be hurt and die due to lack of good government, supports, rights, and honest information. To support the trumpian-antivaxer stance is to stand in the way of good living for so many.
Yet, I am wondering why this good woman and some of her associates would choose trump and the antivaxer movement over more truthful, humane and forward thinking leaders, laws, policies and efforts?
Why?
I also wonder if her greater family supports her actions. Many of her family members are highly educated and respected individuals in society--do they support her stance? I asked her this and she would not answer that question. If they do or do not support her, how does this play out in actions?
I wonder what will happen to this friend--a person who has lived a good life and contributed substantially to the good lives of others, but at this juncture is choosing what I believe to be an inhumane stance.
I miss the friendship, but cannot support her since I feel her beliefs and actions at this time obstruct good living and promise for so many.
What do you think?