4. It encourages divisiveness.
Of all the studies and statistics, the easiest way to predict who someone is going to vote for is to ask them their political affiliation. Simply put, Republicans vote R, and Democrats vote D. As has been repeatedly stated over the years, divisiveness over political labels seems to be at an all-time high due to this interpretation of politics as some kind of “team sport.” Politicians and private citizens alike cling to their party’s platform, decry their opposition and defend every action that someone “of their kind” takes. Meanwhile, those in Washington unite to grow government at our expense.
