I'm very saddened reading this story. Four years of friendship, gone. Potentially, a job or career ruined as well, if the group of three decide that social ostracism isn't sufficient punishment. Where's the balance in judgment like that? It isn't like the group of three didn't already know the humanity in the person they've decided, suddenly and capriciously, to abuse and bully, albeit using quiet means. There are more troubling questions. Does this group also target customers or clients? Do they make financial decisions or hiring based on political affiliation? How is the business impacted? How far are they willing to go to enforce political conformity in the workplace? I see nothing good here at all.