Clarification on my Opinion

The strangest thing (for me) has happened. Apparently there are people out there that have nothing better to do with their time than to google Chaffetz name and post opinions on other people's blog posts about the subject. Since I posted my OPINION a few days ago, I have probably received 5 emails from people trying to convince me that what I read, heard, and quoted from Chaffetz site was a misrepresentation of his policy ideas. Let me just say that I went directly to Chaffetz personal web site to get quotes. I read through his immigration ideas and listened to the radio broadcasts that he had on his site in order to make sure that I did not misquote him. I'm glad that people like him. That is the beauty of our country, freedom of speech. I however, upon researching, am not impressed with this man. Did I say you should not vote for him? No. if he matches your values than by all means, go for it. But be informed. That is the theme of my post. Ok, yes I have an opinion as well, and I used my freedom of speech to voice it. But more than my opinion I just want people to research this man and quite frankly all the candidates before they go to vote in a few weeks.

Done. Finished. I might not post a political opinion again. :o) Or maybe I will. Hee hee hee.

Comments

The Kohler Family said…

YOu should post whatever you want sister! If people don't like what you have to say..then they can choose not to read it..right?

10/01/2008 5:06 PM

Jessica Littlefield said…

To comment on the comment above, the problem is, people can be downright rude if they disagree. It's like there's some unspoken rule that all tact goes out the window if someone should happen to have a different political opinion than you. It's hard to separate your personal feelings from a blog at times and not be offended when someone rips into you about a post.

Becky, I'm glad you wrote your clarification and that you are choosing to stick with your opinion!

10/02/2008 10:36 AM

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