I went out Saturday night to meet a buddy to watch the big Ohio State vs USC football game. We were joined by a buddy of his and an acquaintance of mine. As the game turned into a dud, other televisions in the bar became more attractive to watch. At 10:30 P.M., we noticed the beginning of SNL, with the much-discussed Tina Fey as Sarah Palin opening skit.
The acquaintance mentioned he thought that was great. I asked him if he was saying that about Fey’s portrayal. He indicated that he was also in favor of Palin’s addition to the GOP ticket. That comment ignited a fairly run-of-the-mill political argument between people who disagree about the 2008 Presidential Election. It was a spirited but civil argument. Neither of us would ever consider elevating the disagreement to a higher level, and the rest of the evening was amicable when the discussion returned to talk about sports. I never believed he would change his position, and I have spent too much time developing mine to change what I know is right for me, people close to me, and the country at large.
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