I tried to ignore this shameful post, but decided not to. I can't stand Trump, and the policies of those pulling the strings behind him, but the way you brand all those who voted for him, half the country, as unforgivable is borderline unforgivable. I don't really mean that. Exaggerating to make a point.

Far right MAGA extremists didn't elect him. People only given two choices in our lousy system, who don't prioritize what you do when deciding whom to vote for, elected him.

I live in a very Trump area. Two days ago I was got a ride home from the market from the guy who owns one of the local bar and grills. Watching the news came up, and I said I don't watch it much these days, too depressing, I'm not a Trumper. He said, paraphrasing, "I served 26 years in the army to defend everyones right to their opinion and vote."

My 19 year old son voted for Trump. Should I not forgive him, or should I seek to understand why?

You want not to forgive someone, don't forgive the Democrats for being terrible campaigners and for terrible messaging and for not being able to read the room, and for forgetting that when you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one, or in the case of elections, not even a simple majority.