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The Almighty
For me, the difference is that people don't have to stay in AARP, unions or groups whose policies they oppose, but they don't have the same choice when it comes to the workplace. Quitting AARP isn't the same as quitting your job and losing everything that goes with it.
You are correct on AARP and PAC's, but unions are no different than corporations in this manner. Also.... you DO have the choice to leave the company if you do not like their positions. That doesn't mean you are entitled to another job elsewhere by any means, but you do have the choice.