During a neighborhood party here, I got into an argument
with my neighbor about presidential politics.

Finally, he asked me why I was such a dedicated Republican.

I told him that my Father and Grandfather were Republicans
before me and that I was carrying on the family tradition.

"That's it ?" said my exasperated neighbor. "What if your
Father and Grandfather had been horse thieves ?"

"Well..." I replied, "I suppose then I'd be in the other major
political party with you."