The only one who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher-man

[madbaker]

I have a cow-orker who recently joined / converted to / purchased "x". "X" is one of the following:

1. a political party


2. a dietary choice, such as vegetarianism, veganism, Atkins diet, etc.


3. a technology, such as a hybrid car, solar panels, biofuels or ethanol.


4. a religion.

Said cow-orker has been extolling the virtues of "x" every time I see her, and attempting to convert me to same. She will not accept any arguments that contradict her view of "x", countering with straw-man or hypothetical arguments. Anyone who makes a differing choice is dangerous, immoral, and contributing to the downfall of the country and possibly the planet. While there may be positive points to her choice, I may very well have looked at "x" and decided it was not for me.

Most importantly, I don't like proselyetizers.
One of my main reasons for leaning Libertarian is stubbornness: I don't want to be told what I should think or believe. By the same token, I have no right to dictate same to others.

"X" in this case is a hybrid vehicle. If it were a bonafide religion, I could complain to Human Resources.

What I'm reading: Allan Steele, the Coyote trilogy

Comments

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

I understand :). I'd bash it too, if I was there!!

Seattle is a big bio-diesel town, and I spend a lot of time biting my tongue (the creation of biodiesel in itself is NOT a clean industry, and there are still a fair amt of carbon emissions, from what I udnerstand...)

[seamoose.livejournal.com]

My problem with bio-diesel is that they make me hungry. I hate driving down the road and suddenly crave french fries...

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

*snork!* totally!