I don't understand the lack of communication -- that any discussion is shut down. I can't even have conversations with some people about everything related to COVID or the vaccines or lockdowns or anything. I have made inroads talking about school closures, however, as well as public health isolating the elderly to the point that so many people couldn't see their elderly parents/grandparents on their death beds. I have taken the approach that 1) I love my family and if they turn away from me, that's their choice, but I will never turn my back on them and 2) I will find avenues of common ground and work from there. I am generally non-confrontational, but I never lie about my beliefs. I will share information if they want, but I'm not going to bombard them, ridicule them, or dismiss them. If they ask my opinion, I'll share. If they don't, I can keep my mouth shut. It's a fine line.