Nevertheless, I think we can and should respect people and the way they live, even if they do not live in accordance with halacha.
Popa, I find myself in strong agreement. Its vital to love the person and hate the action. All too often we end up hating the person because of the bad action. It requires work to train ourself that when we see someone do something wrong to not brand the person.
Wellinformedyid, Popa was talking about respecting the way they live even if they do not live in accordance with the halacha. This is not the same as Its vital to love the person and hate the action.