Polarized Politics Predisposes People To Puerility

(I go to a religious university. I am wearing an Obama 2012 shirt while shopping for my textbooks. I am approached by a middle-aged woman.)

Customer: “You shouldn’t be in here! I want you to leave this bookstore! How can I shop when you are wearing that abomination?”

(I laugh, roll my eyes, and continue shopping. The customer gets an employee.)

Customer: “I want her thrown out! That shirt is offensive to a holy place of learning!”

Employee: “I’m sorry, ma’am, I can’t throw her out. The t-shirt is in no way explicit or offensive.”

Customer: “It’s offensive! I’m offended!”

Employee: “I’m sorry, ma’am, there’s nothing I can do.”

Customer: “I’m leaving! I can’t shop in a place where the antichrist is advertised! You’re all going to h***!”