Maybe I would not want to do business with someone who could not respect my opinion anyhow?  Since I consider my true political affiliation to be the Human Race, I hope my statements will reflect how much care and consideration I put into my opinions.

Most people I know, regardless of professed political affiliation, have libertarian leanings philosophically.  Turns out, we all want the same things (for the most part).  Sadly it is more a question of whom to believe or party line professed ideals when it comes to voting.

Maybe if enough of us start talking about these issues, we can affect change.