[Land-speed] Politics on the List

[Jon Wennerberg]

On Oct 12, 2008, at 12:13 PM, Dick J wrote:

Guys, let's keep politics off the list.  I too have very strong  
opinions, and
I figure every rational American should agree with me, but apparently,  
about
half of them don't.

We've lost list members over arguments about race cars and LSR rules.  
Let's
not lose any more, especially over politics.  Let's talk about cars and
racing!

DickJ



Dick, I agree with you in wanting to keep politics and other very  
personal topics off the list.  I've said it a jillion times -- I don't  
argue politics or religion, and I never tell a mother her baby is  
ugly."  I've avoided lots of strained relationships by sticking to  
that rule.

Arguing politics is almost like declaring that Chevy is better than  
Ford (or Dodge is better than either).  Let's leave some things to  
other lists, forums, and so on.  You're all welcome to any views you  
like, of course -- as long as you vote.  I don't particularly care for  
whom you vote -- that jerk, or the fine fellow that's running in my  
favorite party -- but vote.  Many folks have put their lives on the  
line to give me the opportunity to vote, and I'm not snooty enough to  
ignore their sacrifice by not voting.  Exercise the Franchise!


       Jon Wennerberg
Tall guy with moustache
and a pair of 2 Club hats