Ask HN: Do we really need this here?

I'm not talking about censorship - everyone has the right to write about whatever they like.

I'm not talking about freedom of speech - we're all entitled to our opinions.

I am talking about tech blogs, tech news sites getting heavily into politics. Every where I go - The Verge is talking about climate change and internet law regarding the election. Gizmodo is talking about GM laying off 1500 auto workers cause of Trump (which really should be kept to Jalopnik), ArsTechnica, Wired, Engadget, etc... HN is no different.

I come to these sites to read tech news. Some of them are relevant; climate change on a tech blog? Sure, I guess. weather.com could easily cover it though. GM laying off employees? Sure, the automotive industry has to do with tech in a big way now a days. But there are other blogs / news sites / forums where these things can be discussed.

Blogs should go back to complaining about missing ESC keys and headphone jacks.

I (and I think we as a whole) need a break from politics. As a web developer, it's hard to avoid these sites. I come to HN to learn about new languages, tech, etc... Same with other tech blogs. So to come here and have to parse through political posts also is really a PITA. Yes yes, I know - if I don't wanna see it, don't go there / read it. But it's everywhere now. Is it important? Absolutely. But does it need to be on a tech blog / site? I don't think it does.