OPINION — I was incredibly close to my grandparents. They were thoughtful, well-read and deeply engaged citizens who believed strongly in civic participation. They followed the news and took voting seriously.
Despite my curiosity and more than a few questions over the years, I still have no idea for whom they voted.
That was not unusual for their generation. Many Americans grew up in homes where politics was taken seriously but treated as private. Friends could share a meal without comparing party affiliations. Co-workers could collaborate for years without knowing how one another voted. Even within families, people often cast their ballots quietly.
