I'm a Republican Because

During a neighborhood party here, I got into an argument with my neighbor, Van, about presidential politics. Finally, he asked me why I was such a dedicated Republican.

I told him that my Father and GrandFather were Republicans before me and that I was carrying on the family tradition.

"That's it?" said my exasperated neighbor. "What if your Father and GrandFather had been horse thieves?"

"Well..." I replied, "I suppose then I'd be a Democrat like you."