I am a member of the Republican party because my parents were, and because my state doesn't allow independents to vote in primary elections.
The "party line" has been shoved into place by a very vocal minority of the party. Many Republicans don't give a shit about gay marriage, abortion or any of the other hot button issues that the ultraconservative right wing of the party jumps on - or if they do give a shit, they are on the opposing side. They are Republicans because they agree with the fiscal side of what being a Republican has HISTORICALLY meant.
Don't be condescending and "sad" for someone because you think their choice of political party makes them self-hating.
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