Others here can say this better than I can, but I'll give it a shot. I have read several comments here regarding the Rally in Salem in which the writer didn't want to hear about political BS or religion. Personally, I don't think you can seperate gun rights and political beliefs and here is an example. Can you have a friend who is a gun guy and a liberal? Sure you can if you don't mind him voting for higher taxes or maybe regulations that cost you your job. I could make a very long list, but I think you get what I mean. I have liberal relatives and I can't change that, but I don't have any close friends that are liberal, nor do I want any. I will not compromise my beliefs for personal gain. Ken