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[quote=Anonymous]I struggle with these issues also OP, and how I handle it varies some based on the situation, the people involved, my mood, whether kids are present etc...

Sometimes I let things pass and "just keep chewing".  But more frequently, and most of the time, I'll say something that at least puts me on record as disagreeing.  "Well, I actually feel pretty differently about that issue but this isn't the time or place for that discussion."

And I have different levels of that kind of reaction so if homosexuality is a subject then it might me "You know, I actually have several important and much loved people in my life who are gay.  So maybe we should change the subject."

On occasion I might be as direct as "I find that statement pretty offensive."  If I do that I generally am prepared to really engage in some level of discussion or public disagreement.  Which I don't often do, and if I decide to do that I will have a brief conversation and then end it.  So I will have an escape plan in place for getting away from the person pretty directly.  Like as we might be leaving for the night so it doesn't cut short a holiday or something.

Good luck OP.  I think there are lots of gray areas and a wide variety of "right"ways to handle these things.  [/quote]

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