I am not sure work is the right place to express your opinions on controversial topics.
It is different though sharing your thoughts/interest with people you trust at work.
Also there is assymetry of impact of ideas between two sides.
Independent person would probably say that conservative ideas are Perceived to be more controversial by other side then other way around.
Like gun debate. If co-worker comes to work and says guns are bad. Ok whatever your opinion man. But if they come to work and like yo guns are awesome, 2nd amendment bros. I own one, then for other side this person might be perceived as threat.
It is different though sharing your thoughts/interest with people you trust at work.
Also there is assymetry of impact of ideas between two sides.
Independent person would probably say that conservative ideas are Perceived to be more controversial by other side then other way around.
Like gun debate. If co-worker comes to work and says guns are bad. Ok whatever your opinion man. But if they come to work and like yo guns are awesome, 2nd amendment bros. I own one, then for other side this person might be perceived as threat.