I wonder if I am alone when I say I think bumper stickers are often confrontational, and/or foolish, and/or pointless. I was visiting my parents when I noticed the McCain/Palin sticker on the rear bumper of their car. I found myself feeling a little disappointed (but not surprised) in my parents political choice and a little irritated that they would boast of their choice. I thought for a long time about my feelings and I realized that I see no legitimate point to putting your political and/or religious beliefs on your bumper. I find it impossible to believe that anyone ever changed their vote because they read a better choice on a bumper of a car. I also find it impossible to believe that if there is a supreme being (or a coalition of supreme beings) they would give a rat's ass if their followers advertized their faith on the bumper of a car. I believe it is not appropriate to discuss religion or politics in polite company. My feelings extend to those opinions you paste on your car. So please help me to understand if there is a purpose of these self-adhesive statements other than belligerence?