[horsehead]

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-i...