Dear Baxter,
I have a long standing acquaintance with whom I disagree on pretty much all political issues. In theory I'm fine with this and elect not to talk politics with her (neither of us will ever convince the other and it's just easier to agree to disagree and leave it at that, especially where such emotional issues are concerned) but she does not extend the same courtesey and continuously expresses her deep displeasure with a political candidate I support. Enough is enough and I'm sick of reading and hearing about her (only partially informed, contextless) rants and complaints but am not sure how to approach the subject. Politics and religion should never be discussed in public in my opinion.
Any suggestions as how I can ask how to be excluded from her comments?
Love,
An Admirer
Baxter says:
DEEAR ADMYRA, ah do not understan anythin yoo sed but ah can only presyoom it is a LOV LETTA TO BAXTER
WELL AH AM FLATERD YES FLATERD NOT FLATEND LIKE THE PANCAYK TORT
lov not flat bax xxx
Dandelion says:
Dear Baxter's admirer,
It's a tough one. You name this person as an acquaintance rather than a good friend, which tempts me to suggest that you should make your feelings explicit. Tell her calmly but firmly, and only once. If she is someone who cares about you at all she will back off. It is possible she is not aware of how much her comments are bothering you.
Good luck,
Dandelion
