SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (52857)7/12/2002 5:35:50 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
I have a lot of respect for people who exercise their consciences. I have less respect for people who sell out their consciences to gain votes. If you believe that every member who participated in that display did so from genuine feeling. I can see how you might admire that as a display of conscience. Alas it is a display of conscience aimed at exclusivity, but still, this is a free country- except of course when your government compels you to do something (like be in school, for example).

I find it hard to believe they were all actually exercising their consciences. But it is nice they have the freedom to sell out as well, even if i do not feel the need to respect that. I suppose that is what democracy is all about. Or republicanism, or whatever system it is you think we have.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News