Spiff, I own five businesses, and have many employees willing to tell me when I am wrong, as do most successful business owners.

Being conservative does not mean you are a flag waving, yes man. I have written many letters to various politicians, and actually know our local congressman, and have had many a lively debate with him.

By the way, the citizens are NOT employees, they are stockholders. Those who do not vote give proxy to those of us who do. Stockholders, like citizens, are invited to participate.