Conservative Fear

As a conservative, (not a republican - anymore), I feel like there is a shared feeling of fear....that we cannot express our political viewpoints openly - AND THAT IS SAD. I feel like anyone should be able to speak their mind & talk about their opinions, their beliefs, their annoyances & their fears....but it's not that easy, is it?

We Conservatives are afraid of the personal repercussions of speaking our minds. How many of my friends are going to shun me? How many of my business associates are going to label me a close minded individual, because of how I voted on issue XYZ...

I mean, maybe I'm being ultra sensitive, or maybe I'm right on....who knows, but I do know that many people, especially conservatives feel the same way. Anyways, I'm just venting....don't judge me for being pro-life, against government run healthcare, for closing our borders...

Oh, and God bless you.