How much should I try to avoid controversial topics during rush?

[SigKapSweetie]

It's not dishonest to avoid a controversial topic during a job interview, so IMHO it's not dishonest during recruitment either. I wouldn't have been offended if I'd found out that a PNM intentionally didn't mention the name of the place where she volunteered because she worried it would affect her rush - I'd be impressed by her political savvy!