Politics & Civility
March 23, 2006
Posted by kris at March 23, 2006 12:59 PM
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I live in a small building with just 5 apartments. The other day I noticed a "Vote Yes" on the referendum to withdraw troops from Iraq sign in the front lawn. I live in a very liberal neighborhood, so it's no surprise that someone in my building supports the referendum. My question is whether it's rude for them to put the sign up.
On one hand, it's a free country and they should be able to express their political views. On the other hand, it's a shared space and the sign purports to represent everyone who lives here. It certainly doesn't represent me.
So what do you think? Is it more important to express your political opinion or to be considerate of the people you share space with?
Posted by kris at March 23, 2006 12:59 PM
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| # March 23rd, 2006 1:06 PM BVBigBro |
| Maybe the property owner put it up. |
| # March 23rd, 2006 1:07 PM kris |
| that's a possibility--but wouldn't that be even worse--to put up a political sign that represents the people of a place you don't even live in? |
| # March 23rd, 2006 1:50 PM thegameiam |
| I like your formulation: Is more important to express your political opinion or to be considerate of the people you share space with?
In my opinion, "self expression" should pretty much always lose in the face of "being considerate." It's unfortunate that it's even an issue. :( |
| # March 24th, 2006 12:51 AM Daddy |
| Well...you could always put up a "Vote NO" sign--directly in front of the vote yes sign.
And I mean DIRECTLY in front. Inches away. |
| # March 24th, 2006 8:10 AM kris |
| yeah, i thought of doing that, but the "No" people wanted me "donate" $5 for a sign. screw that. |
| # March 24th, 2006 3:56 PM BVBigBro |
| I see the "statewide" referendum actually consists of part of Dane County and a collection of towns that might number 100,000 people total. |
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