I think an important distinction to make that I saw as self-apparent was that Donald Trump is not Democratic, not Republican, or any variation between those labels. He is for Trump, and always has been for Trump. He'll say what he wants, where he wants, however he wants, because he can, as granted by our lovely Constitution. He has LITERALLY nothing to lose from this presidential campaign. Hell, view it as a advertising campaign for himself. His name is ALL OVER the place, all the time, everywhere. Saying something appalling is a good idea for him.
Secondly, isn't it the point to call yourself a certain member of a party if you think ALIKE? Conservatives walk in lockstep just the same as Liberals. You agree with your party, and back them up on their points. Pertaining to his comments on Muslims being blocked from entering the US, think of the circumstances. On one hand, you have something that is a blatant intent on screwing over all Muslims everywhere that want safety the US provides. This is bad. The good, is that it can stop terrorists from entering the country, thus limiting the possibility of having your fellow countrymen and women forced to jump from skyscrapers rather than burning inside of them, or being killed for Allah. This is a very hard decision to consider. Of course, it is very split between party lines, and I'm not in favor of it.
"Anyone with a brain would say that..." So, when they agree with you on your stance concerning Donald Trump's idea, you are still mad at them because THEY said it, and because they are Republican. If Hillary Clinton said the exact same words that you quoted, she would be hailed as the best woman to exist, but because the other side is Republican, it's NO DUH, STUPID.
As for speaking for yourself, I find it incredibly amusing that that was typed on this subreddit. Conservatives get so much heat BECAUSE they speak their mind. The issue is that they think differently. I know that I've held my tongue on several public occasions where I know I would have been verbally crucified by the people around me because what I would say was "offensive." Then, after the nails are in, I'd never be given an opportunity to reply or defend myself. I would be expected to suffer because I was the bigot that dared to say something so DIFFERENT. Being taught in school that I must watch my words because I may inadvertently hurt the feelings of someone around me is the cause of this, not some crazed idea that I fear speaking about what I believe in.