Have I over reacted to my aunt's political chain email?

I do not agree with a lot of President Obama's ideas, but the general disrespect that is thrown his way is appalling just as it was with former Pres. Bush.

Over reacted - Yes

Just explain your view and let her know that you will not tolerate that kind of behavior around you

Her opinions are hers, as offensive as they may be

Did you think this way about former Pres. Bush as well?

I think that you definitely overreacted. If your aunt seriously buys into that idea, then she's crazy, but maybe you could have replied with something like "I'd appreciate it if you didn't send me any more political emails" or something. Asking for a written and signed apology is ridiculous, even if your aunt was wrong. She most likely sent it as a joke; I think a better approach would just be to let her know you don't appreciate that kind of humor.

Yeah, you over reacted. Now you both owe each other apologies. Next time someone sends you an email with anything political or religious, respond back by saying, "Thank you for the email. However, I was taught that it is not proper to discuss politics or religion. So please refrain from sending such emails to me in the future. Thank you." I've had to reply like this to several emails. I kept getting political emails from a friend and religious emails from a cousin. The friend was mature enough to respect my wishes and we are still friends. My cousin got all bent out of shape and has refused to communicate with me. Oh well. I'm not concerned. I don't need immature people in my life anyway.

I've got an older sister who spouts the same hateful BS. I simply let her spew and then I quietly asked her, "Who has brainwashed YOU! You used to be so level-headed and someone to look up to. Now I see you've become someone I don't even know, nor do I agree with your views. I would appreciate it if you would keep your hateful remarks to yourself because prefer to have only positive people in my life."

This woman claims to be very religious! I must not understand the reasoning behind this deluge of hatred toward a political party other than hers. I just have to tell her I'm absolutely not in agreement and she doesn't need to contact me if she's got more garbage like that to share.

your aunt (no offense)sound a little Dramatic to start with,comparing anyone to Hitler is silly to begin with ,he was in a Horrible class by himself,second i wouldn't do anything else for it may inflame the situation even more.

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Yes you over reacted to the chain mail (although I totally agree with your sentiments!) I see no reason to demand a signed written apology, especially since it was chain mail to begin with. I would have told her I found the email offensive and ask her to refrain from sending me such drivel, but to ban her from the house was not necessary.

Write her back, apologize for overreacting and tell her your thoughts.

You may have over-reacted a little. I agree that sending political e-mails are annoying. I mostly delete them without reading them.

You can tell her not to forward any more messages like that to you, or simply block her from your e-mail.

I would be pist off too if I were you. If this was a friend, I would stop hanging out with them. But since she's your aunt, I would just let it go.

I think most people would recognize that she is way out of line. I would leave it at that and ignore the e-mail.