It
seems all we see on television and on the Internet these days are political ads
and posts. I have seen way too many “discussions”
about politics online.
Like
most people, I have my opinion about politics and my preference about who I
hope will win the Presidential, Congressional and Senatorial races, but I keep
it mostly to myself. Most people I know
belong to the opposing party. What
possible reason would there be for me to discuss politics with them? I will never change their opinion nor will they
change mine.
Working
in Internet marketing as I do, discussing politics publicly could be
detrimental to my business. Some people
feel so strongly about their political beliefs, they may not want to do
business with me if I do not agree with them.
I
am even a member of a group that represents my party. So, yes, I have strong political beliefs. I share them with other group members, but
not with those who disagree. I believe
that it simply serves no purpose.
With
my Xpress Healthcare business, I have a large team. I believe only one person on my team knows to
which party I belong, and that person is a member of the other party. We simply do not discuss politics. We have a great deal in common, and we are
close friends. Why ruin our relationship
by arguing about politics.
Many
people in business feel very differently about the matter. Brick and mortar business often have signs
announcing their endorsement for a particular person or bumper stickers all
over their cars. (I would never put any
bumper stickers on my car – political or otherwise, because they can be very
difficult to remove.)
I
see people that I know are Internet marketers post about their favorite
candidate all the time, often saying rather ugly things about their opponent.
It is their right to do so, just as it is my right not to advertise my
political affiliation.
Every
Presidential election has negative ads.
This year I am seeing far more negative, obnoxious posts made by
individuals. Of course, with each
passing year, the Internet becomes more widespread and more people participate
on it. So, I guess that is to be expected.
I
will continue to keep my political views mostly to myself. Others can do as I do or publicize to the
world what they believe. That is one of
the many benefits, privileges and rights of living in the United States of
America.
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