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My son’s political T-shirt arrived in the mail last week, announcing who he wanted for president.
Never mind that he’s 11 years old and cannot vote for seven years.
He’s worn it every day since its arrival. At least my son makes sure it gets into the washer every day (or two).
At Bingo night at my kids’ school, a few moms who had seen my son wearing his t-shirt came up to me and said, “Good for Micki. That is so bold.”
I am the chicken.
As an adult, I have been tamed by the realization that you have to be careful of partisan politics as they have become so divisive. In some cases, friendships have been severed. But, refreshingly, for kids it’s just another day at school.
Like asking which baseball team you are cheering for. It’s a playful nod to your favorite team then you move on.
A friend of mine said she was listening to her 10-year-old son’s conversation with another 10-year-old while carpooling to sports practice.
The conversation went something like this: “So, who are you voting for?”
“McCain,” one says.
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