Just look at how much the majority opinion on dozens of topics has changed over the past few decades. Marijuana legalization. Gay marriage. Mass incarceration.
Joeboy beat me to it, but I'll reiterate: that's not compromise. It's just change. Don't confuse the two.
And for those on the "losing" side of that change, there's an incredible amount of consternation.
> for those on the "losing" side of that change, there's an incredible amount of consternation.
I think that depends very much on the topic. For instance - there was once a point in my life where I was opposed to state-sanctioned same-sex marriage. My reasons for this were complex, and not based on a fear or hatred of homosexuals. Over time I came around on it, and by the time SCOTUS ruled on it I was supportive of it (though not of the legal reasoning they cited).
On the other hand, my views on gun rights have not changed, and I cannot envision a point where they would. If Heller were to be overturned I would not "accepting" of it in even the smallest way.
In other words some issues are core beliefs and some issues are secondary. Peoples views on secondary beliefs change over time, but core beliefs are not something that I have often seen changed.
Joeboy beat me to it, but I'll reiterate: that's not compromise. It's just change. Don't confuse the two.
And for those on the "losing" side of that change, there's an incredible amount of consternation.