"This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is still our home." (Chapter 9)
Atticus explains to Scout that if you're engaged in bitter warfare with someone, you can still be their friend at the same time. You continue to treat them with a friend's respect, and you remember that they're part of a larger community that stays whole even if its parts are pulling in different directions. The whole community is against Atticus and his decisions, but he still respects everyone equally. I agree with this, you don't have to treat someone bad if you're against their decisions.
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