For the record
I used O'Connor as Bunker with the intention of illustrating another actor whose personal socio-political leanings oppose those of the character he portrays. I did not mean it as a tar brush to paint Republicans or "conservatives" in general with the an accusation of bigotry.
What I find "sad" in this particular branch of the discussion is LarryJ's inability to dissociate actors from the roles they play.
On the other hand, maybe he believes that Anthony Hopkins enjoys human liver with fava beans and a nice chianti.