A political football is also a topic that generates more hypocrisy than any other form of discussion

Let’s Play Political Football

By Bob Beers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wikipedia offers this definition: A political football is a political topic or issue that is continually debated but left unresolved. The term is used often during a political election campaign to highlight issues that have not been completely addressed, such as the natural environment and abortion.

I have an addition for the Wikipedia page. A political football is also a topic that generates more hypocrisy than any other form of discussion. During my first few months in the world of politics I discovered that particular sport was not specific to any one of the political parties.

My first example is Illegal Immigration. On the Democrat side the football becomes one of so called “human rightsâ€