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Bob Bergen · 03-05-2008, 12:46 PM

GREAT question, Julie!

I voted, but I'm also adding my 2 cents here. Though, I have no desire to sway anyone. Vote honestly and vote your conscience.

There will always be another job. No amount of money is enough for me to sacrifice my values. The only thing we own is our integrity. Give that up for a price and what's the point??

I myself, even if I believe in the person or cause, won't do any political ads. I have no desire to air my views to the world. I've turned down TONS of gigs over the past months with the current onslaught of political ads. Just not my thing. And this has nothing to do with the state of my career. Years ago when I was doing the day job just trying to make enough to qualify for health benefits, I still wouldn't lend my talents to anything I felt went against my grain.

But again, folks need to do what feels right for them.

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Bob Bergen User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 145	GREAT question, Julie! I voted, but I'm also adding my 2 cents here. Though, I have no desire to sway anyone. Vote honestly and vote your conscience. There will always be another job. No amount of money is enough for me to sacrifice my values. The only thing we own is our integrity. Give that up for a price and what's the point?? I myself, even if I believe in the person or cause, won't do any political ads. I have no desire to air my views to the world. I've turned down TONS of gigs over the past months with the current onslaught of political ads. Just not my thing. And this has nothing to do with the state of my career. Years ago when I was doing the day job just trying to make enough to qualify for health benefits, I still wouldn't lend my talents to anything I felt went against my grain. But again, folks need to do what feels right for them.