OPINION:
A friend of mine used to work on political campaigns in neighborhoods around Washington. This friend recounted to me an experience encountered when working to place yard signs for a candidate of choice.
When a call was made to speak to a Republican supporter and the question was asked whether he would consider having a sign placed in his yard, the man thought about it and then gave his response. Easy enough; no arguments, just a choice made by the resident. When a call was made to a Democratic supporter, that person immediately said no — because his Democratic Party coordinator had already called and told him yard signs would be delivered, and the supporter was expected to put them up (no choice.)
To me, this exemplifies the difference between the Republican and Democratic philosophies of life. Having “a choice” in how a person can live his or her life applies to many aspects of life.
JAMES KOUT
Bowie, Maryland
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