So, like... I voted for McCain see. And people who voted for Obama hate my guts now. They throw crap at my house, they dent my car. They threaten not to do business with me and they harass me. They know I voted for McCain because I had a lawn sign in my yard. But... if I wanted to keep my vote a secret, I could have done that by not telling anyone who I voted for.
With respect to the card check system... there is no secret ballot. Its just ACORN goons walking around intimidating people into voting for unionization. Nobody wants to be intimidated so they will likely just check the yes box. Why not? Higher pay. Bigger benefits. Who cares as long as its good for me.... But the PRINCIPLED person will have a problem with this method of intimidation.
Ouch!!! Sounds like you are in an urban, blue area. It is sad that it has degenerated to this level. There was once a time when the mores of people allowed for civil disagreement and discussion. Now it’s all low-class and trashy. We’ve degenerated into the animals many have been teaching us that we are all these years...