As Quakers, friends and neighbors, we are deeply concerned about the increasing polarization in our country.  Our faith teaches us that every person is a child of God.  We value respectful, equitable and honest treatment in all our relationships and nonviolent resolution of our differences.  We are grateful to live in a country where we can go to the polls with our neighbors and express our preferences through casting our vote.  As we go vote, let us do so with gratitude for our democracy and respect for one another.