Opinions are like certain orifices, everyone has one.
It's only if you insist that yours is the only one in the room that counts that you become like certain orifices......
With that in mind, I wish to offer a small but sincere apology to all members of our unique little community on JWN. (that even includes Perry)
Now mind you, I don't apologize for the views I have, esp my political ones. And I don't feel that my arguments or the reasons behind them are any less relevant then my right handed political foils.
But I do regret when I over argue my points.
Why I even go beyond stating my views with posters here such as Perry, or Deputy Dog, (and others who I choose to ignore) is beyond me. But I knew a long time ago, that they aren't changing.
For that matter, I wonder if they realize, that I/WE aren't changing either!
Suffice to say, some debates of late have become too personal, and have distorted the arguments. While I am confident my intents in these debates are relatively clear for anyone who can read them all and not get cross eyed, I wish to clarify that I don't hate anyone, as one has accused me of. I don't hate Christians. I was married in an Episcopalian Church, and my in laws are Christian. They actually act like Christ, and I love them. If ever I was to be a Christian, I would be like them. I think Jesus would approve.
I used a poor choice of words in saying that I hate certain world views. It is more accurate to say that I hate what many of these polarizing views cause, such as real hate crimes against gays, the mis-treatment of women, etc.
Having said that, I am still at odds over many "right handed" views, esp social ones. And for anyone who quotes the likes of Beck, Limbaugh, Hannity, or even Palin (bless your heart), well, I will be there to counter those statements or opinions.
But I have acted in a way that even I disagree with. So I apologize for allowing it to get personal.
I can't control what anyone thinks, and while I do care what (most of) you think, it isn't to a point where I am staying up at night. This apology is primarily because I think I was wrong, and when I am wrong, I do at least try to admit it.
Otherwise, its THANKSGIVING!! I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and a great start to the holiday season.
(....even Perry)