I want my dentist and my doctor to be conservative-
to be rational,empirical,responsible,reasonable people
I would prefer they had no political agenda
that they embrace technology(slowly!
and have a healthy respect for our mutual survival.
I do not subscribe to any aspect of violence
and would prefer peaceful solutions that are not radical
I will listen when they hear me(when my teeth are holy!-
and follow best advice for healthy survival
This goes for other professionals-
although i do not care if our plumber is an alcoholic
or our mailman a raving Marxist
but why must commentators always be so rightwing?
Certain professions have a degree of tolerance.
Interior designers may entertain a feminine side
Painters lifestyle indulgence-artists do as they will
so long as what they make finds audience
Same with musicians,creators,writers-
they have a tendency to self-indulgence
which their subscribers tend to encourage
But not police-they need to be clear,conscious,fair and above reproach
even more than judges(for whom we vote)
I would not want a fat fireman,nor a sloppy food service person
And personal grooming matters when health and hygiene
publically and privately demand high standards
So when you ask this poet -do you believe in censorship?
My answer is always OFF THE RECORD-but i quote Roman Polanski-
"I believe in astrology-but i do not want my airline pilot
to believe in astrology!".SPEAK FOR YOUR SELF!
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