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DEL.ICIO.USTalking 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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By Krystal
October 13, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
I can certainly understand it in this election. It is so critical to the nation we live in and I have a very hard time understanding those that would vote opposite than I have decided too. It makes me question a lot about the person. It comes down to what is the “issue ” for you.
By Billy Gerkin
October 14, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this
I have had to refrain from discussing politics with others unless they bring it up, and we are of the same ilk. Sadly, I have found that if I even suggest that I’m not supporting Obama then I am labeled a racist.
By krink
October 14, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
It is not that you are a racist.. that is far from the truth as far as I am cocnerned. The truth is that he is going to raise taxes. Wether you want to believe it or not it will effect you in the long run. It has the most effect on the small business owner.. the backbone of this country and paying more taxes than I do now could eaisly put me out of business.. so that trickles down and causes more job losses etc…. so you go ahead and vote for him. It has nothing to do with color and frankly that is getting kind of old.
By WTF?
October 14, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
The real truth is no matter which candidate gets elected, taxes will more than likely be raised. If you think otherwise about either candidate you are only fooling yourself, given the economy raised taxes must happen.
By Sad But True
October 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
We have a neighbor that has tried to “discuss” his candidate (Obama) and the rest of our street has politely refused - trying to “keep the peace”. And yes, he has called our unwillingness to talk politics an act of Racism. Suddenly, this week, his house is “For Sale” and he refuses to talk still. Too bad, they were once good neighbors.
By DOCTORK
October 15, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
God help us all if the thugs and their ilk succeed in getting the half breed elected.