I usually respect people on an individual basis, not by group. For example, there are plenty of women I do not respect, but I greatly respect my wife.
Here's one that'll get some hackles raised: I don't automatically respect ALL veterans of WWII (some of which went on to do bad things), but I respect those who fought for our country and then lived (or are living) a life that continues to demonstrate the values and courage that make our country great.