[quote=njtosd][quote=spdrun]This string became political long ago — is discussing politics here a capital offense? I think that if it were, half of the people on here would have faced a firing squad years ago.[/quote]

This thread was titled aging population and housing. When I look at the posts, I would expect the posts to relate to the topic.

In terms of politics-I believe liberal/conservative orientation is largely inborn. All the discussion in the world isn’t going to change many peoples minds. In fact Democrats and Republicans prefer the body odor of others who share their political viewpoints. http://theweek.com/speedreads/446211/study-conservatives-liberals-smell-different
People are fooling themselves if they believe their witty or obnoxious comments are going to cause someone else to see the light.

You are free to write anything you want, but if I were you I’d ask Brian why he’s not call Brian anymore[/quote]

Actually, people do change political beliefs and I definitely think they are influenced more by environment than genes. If you want to influence someone’s thinking then don;t shout at them and tell them they are wrong. We have lost the ability to be impartial. It’s either my way of the highway, black or white, republican or democrat. In reality, most issues are shades of grey, but we’ve become egotistical, opinionated bigots and the media loves it.