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A parable about Mitt Romney and public risk vs. private profit
From the book: Chum for Thought: Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters by David Satterlee
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| Chum For Thought: Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters |
A parable about Mitt Romney
and public risk vs. private profit
Joe rolled his eyes after watching yet another cranky TV
talking head take yet another pot shot at the other party’s candidate. “I just
don’t get it,” Joe moaned, “They’re all crooks. If I even bother to vote this
year, I’m tempted to just write in, ‘Someone Else.’” Linda looked at him
quietly for a moment. If there was going to be a teachable moment, this was
probably going to be it.
Linda had always been pretty quiet. Joe had always loved the
gentleness in her touch, the light in her eyes, and the eagerness in her kiss.
They had met in high school. Joe dated several of the pretty girls and Linda
had let someone else take her to the Junior Prom. But, Linda loved Joe’s honest
directness, his strong hands and character, and the attention and energy that
he
