David Litt wrote in The New York Times about his regret over being unfriendly towards his brother-in-law over political disagreements, stating, “Ostracizing him wouldn’t have altered his behavior” and “it would have made my own life worse.” Litt and the cohosts of “The View” emphasized the importance of maintaining family relationships despite political differences, calling it a moral issue. Litt noted their differences, saying that, “allowing them to mean everything is part of how we ended up here.”
Litt’s reflections encourage people to reconnect with family members over politics, stating that ostracism may harm the ostracizer more than the ostracizee and suggesting that shunning plays into the hands of demagogues. Despite advocating for tolerance, Litt acknowledges that some individuals may remain untouchable due to their political views, with comments reflecting ongoing divisions. He wrote, “there are still those he’d willingly shun over politics.”
