Some topics are so baited and incendiary, one has to wonder if oftentimes those who chose to discuss them publicly are doing so out of their own desire to insult their opponents rather than debate. Sure, a healthy public debate does raise points on both sides of issues, but certain subjects degrade so quickly into angry bickering that the actual subject at hand gets thrown aside to make way for venomous personal attacks. As a Midwesterner who is uncomfortable with any minor conflict, I tend to avoid sharing my opinions of these issues publicly, but there is one controversial subject I do finally feel the need to discuss. I'm talking, of course, about my decision to choose RC Cola as my primary cola.
Will Pepsi and Coke still have a place in the Evanskis soda diet? Of course. A fountain Coke is a classic with a burger and fries, and I am quite fond of tossing a few cans of Pepsi in the cooler for a fun summer picnic in the park. But when it comes to my day to day cola refreshment needs, I am now a Royal Crown man. The public debate can rage on, but my internal debate has been settled. I lost friends when I came out as a Sunkist drinker, and to be honest, I don't miss them any more than I miss Crush and Minute Maid. This decision was not made lightly. RC is hard to find, and not very good. But this is a decision I have chosen to live with. And you're just going to have to live with it too.
Will Pepsi and Coke still have a place in the Evanskis soda diet? Of course. A fountain Coke is a classic with a burger and fries, and I am quite fond of tossing a few cans of Pepsi in the cooler for a fun summer picnic in the park. But when it comes to my day to day cola refreshment needs, I am now a Royal Crown man. The public debate can rage on, but my internal debate has been settled. I lost friends when I came out as a Sunkist drinker, and to be honest, I don't miss them any more than I miss Crush and Minute Maid. This decision was not made lightly. RC is hard to find, and not very good. But this is a decision I have chosen to live with. And you're just going to have to live with it too.