Advice on manners and morals (May 15, 2008).  Advice on manners
and morals. May 15 2008 6:40 AM  Wingnuts Are Family  My folks
will not accept my Republican values or my conservative
boyfriend. Help!    Dear Prudence, My family members are staunch
Democrats and love to bad-mouth Republicans every time the
conversation turns to politics. This is heartbreaking, because I
myself am a secret Republican. My mom already knows that I'm in
love with a Republican, and she won't stop condemning him
behind his back for his beliefs, calling him names like "right-
wing whack job" and "little lord Republiroy" (also making fun of
his height). My brothers all say stuff like, "Republicans suck"
and, "Those Republicans are dumb-***es." I am afraid to come out
to them about my beliefs because of potential verbal abuse being
heaped on me. Also, being a teenager, I do not have the
advantage of moving out of the house and escaping said abuse.
What should I do?  —Republican in the Closet  Dear Republican,
It sounds like your family