Originally Posted by
Art Mann
My contention is that bringing up the subject of AARP is inherently political and should not be a subject of discussion. However, if someone brings it up, I think it only fair that someone else be able to comment on the nature of the organization. The original question is similar to asking if someone is a Democrat or Republican and what do they think of the organization. I think the thread ought to vanish.
AARP offers some pretty decent plans in my area, and some of their discounts are pretty good. Magazine is so-so. It is entirely possible to have a discussion of the benefits (or lack of benefits) of joining AARP without getting into their politics. Indeed, several answers to this thread did just that. I don't think AARP, as a subject for discussion, should be banned anymore than I think the NFL, Black and Decker, or the Chamber of Commerce should be banned from discussion. They all lobby congress for their own ends, but there is much to discuss about each without the politics getting involved. Like the non call in Nawlins.... We, as a group, do well avoiding politics, and the moderators nudge us back in bounds when needed. The fact that this thread remains is evidence of the restraint we exercise in avoiding political responses, and our ability to discuss most anything without politics creeping in. Most, not all. As far as I'm concerned the Off Topic section could vanish altogether. Woodworking, lads and lassies, woodworking.
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