POLITICAL AFFILIATION

I do not belong to any political party, I guess that goes back to my mother's influence. She is an artist (a composer and singer) and she always refused to join the union for either musicians or composers, arguing that all they wanted was her money. She was sure they wouldn't defend her rights if the moment arose. Then when I worked for the government, I was obligated to join the union, and all I saw was the union leaders pocketing money, entering office without a penny and leaving office (if they ever left) with houses, cars, fat bank accounts, etc. while the little people remained little. Then on election times our bosses would try to force us (the employees) to affiliate to a certain political party, whether we liked it or not. So, I grew wary of political institutions.

However, I do identify with the democrats and their stand on social issues such as: the organization of labor unions, in helping and creating programs to better the living conditions of the poor, their interest in minority rights, whether racial, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Would I ever join a political party, I don't think so. I like my freedom.