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Monday, October 13, 2008
Talking politics is risky business
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
How would you feel if you were about to have surgery and you found out your surgeon was supporting a candidate you opposed?
Would you feel differently about him or his abilities? Hopefully, that would be a one-time issue and maybe you wouldn’t see him/her again. So, what if your personal physician, dentist or veterinarian, favors the “other” candidate? Would you switch your medical providers or are you able to separate ability from personal preference?
I know it’s highly unlikely you talk politics with those that are providing medical help, but if you have, have you broached the subject of politics? Did you talk about which candidate you plan on endorsing and did you ask your physician/dentist/vet, who they plan to vote for? It can be one of those questions you might not want to know the answer to.
For that matter, have you ever found out someone you are well acquainted with was a Democrat or Republican and was surprised by their affiliation? And did that make you think differently about them?
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