AIBU to think it's so sad that people can be so closed minded? Ive come across a few examples recently where people are really judgemental of those who they disagree with, to bizarre extents. Think politics, think the coronation, brexit and so forth. I know these are important topics and rightly so, but refusing to speak to someone because they hold a different belief to you?
Dismissing everything else about that person's life, experience and expertise because they voted for brexit?
Refusing to consider buying a nice house in a nice area because the neighbour had bunting up for the coronation? Totally dismissing everything about a person because they celebrated something you didn't?
I find this so strange, because the people I am talking about would consider themselves very liberal where sexuality and religion are concerned, but have a barbecue when your nation's monarch is crowned and suddenly you're branded a Mail Reading Flag Shagger and healthy discussion or debate is off the cards. It makes me sad that people can be so closed minded and miss out on all of the positive things which people you disagree with have to offer.