Reply #23: I feel for you, M_Y_H.

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My parents were always far-left democrats who voted democratic in every national election, even though the candidates were too "establishment" for them. They were very progressive and active. When my mother got into her eighties, she became horribly bigoted against just about everyone -- blacks, latinos, muslims, gays. It was shocking to hear her talk. I don't know what she would have done in this election. She died last year at 87. I have come to think of that bigotry as a form of dementia. That's certainly what it was for her, but I could never figure out where it came from.

The only hope I have is that as that generation passes on, perhaps their ingrown prejudices will pass away also.