I've never once blocked someone over a difference of opinion, and very rarely without talking to someone first to help resolve the issue.

Yet its not uncommon for others to block me through the course of a respectful post or comment, based solely on a difference of opinion.

In and of itself I dont mind that but what is particularly telling is that in every single case it is clear they dont even really understand what my position is or what my concerns are.

Take the most recent person who had an "episode" and blocked me at hearing I don't like bernie, didnt really even bother to ask why. Just a tirade and a block. But the reason is pretty reasonable: He promised military cuts and his proposed budget has much less than even a 0.1% reduction in military costs, among other things. But all he had to know is I dont like bernie, thats enough for him to make up his mind.

What these people dont get, and the point in me making this post is this: You are doing me a favor. I dont block people because, ultimately, I dont have to. The only people worth blocking are usually the people who are the ones doing the blocing after the first few words are thrown. Anyone who sticks around and have a conversation rather than block the first time someone disagrees, well i dont care what your opinion is, you've already earned enough of my respect that I'll hear you out.