In his letter to the editor on October 31st, Dr. Charles Littlejohn, who is treasurer of a PAC addresses the risks that doctors face when they become politically involved.

He is right to point out that inaction holds greater risk than involvement. However, he fails to address the real issues of risk. The first risk is presenting views in a manner that may alienate lawmakers, voters and patients.

In many professions, it is inappropriate for a practitioner to express a political viewpoint in ones working environment. I have enjoyed talking with teachers and policemen about their political viewpoints but I would be offended if I saw an on-duty policeman wearing a button supporting one candidate or a teacher at school wearing a button for another candidate.