text: Monica, if my orthodonist even tried to talk politics to me, I'd find a new orthodontist, regardless of which side of the political fence they are on. You see, when I am in the chair, I want her/his entire focus to be on my teeth, not on delivering some wonderful lecture about the political candidate of their choice.
  
  But that's just me. Since she apparently aligns with your views, you were probably thrilled at her little story, and will use it as anecdotal evidence to prove what a great guy Donald Trump really is, as well as the champion of Brentwood orthodontists.
  
  As for me, the point of this column has been something that I have been mulling since Nov. 9. To wit: How can anybody who strongly professes Christianity even think about voting for a person whose entire life has been the very antithesis of the Christian message.
  
  But I guess I'd think differently if I had a USC-educated, African-American orthodontist who lives in Brentwood.