Friends Don't Let Friends Vote for Bush

I've been wrestling with my reluctance to post something purely political and entirely partisan here, but I'm not sure I can avoid it in good conscience any longer. The upcoming election is the most important one of our generation, and ignoring that is really not the responsible thing to do. I know that in a way this blog is an extension of my working life, but on other levels it's about me and my life and the things I'm thinking about.

Why post now? Well, last week something happened with an acquaintance that was really troubling to me. This is a woman who is bright, educated, fun, and witty. Someone I respect a great deal. But I was floored when she told me that she intended to vote to reelect the President. I probably looked like one of those old cartoon characters when my jaw hit the ground. I just couldn't fathom that this woman would seriously consider voting to put the Bush team back in office.
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