I still deal this particular cognitive dissonance when engaging with folks that think politician actions are political, but not your right to speak🙄. Silence is also a right, plead it.

Ah yes, the illusion of choice.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Just be nice to people.

Wow. I guess that covers it.

If you're not in an organization, you don't do politics, you simply have some opinions.