But .... but .... anecdotes are what politicians use to get elected !!!! (e.g. Joe the Plumber, et al). If we downvote anecdotes, we won't have a justification

But .... but .... anecdotes are what politicians use to get elected !!!! (e.g. Joe the Plumber, et al). If we downvote anecdotes, we won't have a justification to vote for scumbag politician with a heartfelt story to tell!! edit: here's a terrific example!!! http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/alabama-law-drives-out-illegal-immigrants-but-also-has-unexpected-consequences/2012/06/17/gJQA3Rm0jV_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/alabama-law-drives-out-i...