I guess it comes down to personal integrity and professionalism.  I have coworkers that are 180 degrees out from my political view. We used to have heated discussions until we learned that the beliefs didn't make the person. Life experiences are a big part of those beliefs. Now we have a mutual respect for each other and end out discussions that we will just have to agree to disagree. Then we crack jokes about each other and get back to work.  Life's too short to worry about stupid stuff. VOte and after that... move on to what's important.