Wednesday, August 13, 2008

"Is Auntie Dawn a Democrat?"

We met up with my sister and her family in Lake Tahoe last weekend, where they are spent their summer vacation. My brother-in-law recently won the Republican primary to become the Township Supervisor in Lake Orion, MI, and unless there is a massive upset will be elected this November. He and I have always good naturedly given each other a hard time about our beliefs, and it looks like my 9-year-old niece is starting to pick up on it.

We were at the beach, and my sister took Emma to use the restroom. On the way, the following conversation took place:

Emma: Is Auntie Dawn a Democrat?
Debbie: Yes, she is.
Emma: Why?
Debbie: Well, she just thinks about things a little differently than your dad and I.
Emma: Does that mean I can be a Democrat?
Debbie: Of course, if that's what you believe in.

She can be a Democrat, but she might break her father's heart...

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