One of those "other topics as life happens" posts

If you don't live it, don't proclaim it!

I'm talking about the claim to value (so-called) "diversity."

There's a phenomenon in psychology called "cognitive dissonance" which means, among other things, performing an action that is contradictory to one's beliefs or values.  If cognitive dissonance becomes a habit or lifestyle, then it becomes what some people call "hypocrisy."  There.  I said it.

If you claim to value diversity and then go and threaten associates with no longer associating with them  (or some other childish reaction, such as calling them stupid or self-delusional, or actually defriending them on social media) whenever they express an opinion you don't agree with, and you make a habit of this?  That means you are a hypocrite.

There are only two ways to NOT be a hypocrite here:  1.  Stop claiming to value diversity (because your actions show otherwise),  or else 2.  Stop acting like a spoiled toddler who doesn't get his way when you're confronted with an opinion you don't like.  

If you truly value diversity like you claim to, then grow a thicker skin and either let it go, or discuss why you think they're wrong in a calm, logical manner.  Be an adult and refrain from false accusations or threatening bad fall out unless they keep their opinion to themselves.