That’s sad...we all (well, mostly) used to be friends.
I agree that Jim did the right thing...I’m sad to not communicate with some friends anymore...but I’m not leaving FR.
I have a prediction: There will be some in their midst who will see the renewed conservatism, activism and goodnatured fellowship that springs up on FR, and will have some real regrets.
I never let politics get in the way of my friendships with others. Blame it on my mother. She taught me the value of friends and family. Gosh, if I let politics get in the way of my relationship with family and friends, I’d have lost one sister (dang liberals anyhow) and a friend or two in real life (not cyber-life...teehee). ;)