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[cody2]

and as a member of this community I can express an opinion so here goes...

There is a confluence of news stories that have come about in the past few weeks. I don't have a bit of problem with differing opinions. No one loves a good debate more than me. But what I DO have a problem with is when it just ends up in pot shots at those that don't agree with you.

I have opinions on both of these subjects and I will try to keep them to myself. What I just don't understand is WHY it always has to degrade into personal attacks and viscous name calling. You are stupid and uneducated. You must have had a bad upbringing. I feel sorry for your kids. You are a racist. You are crazy. You are not as good or as right as me. And most importantly...I am RIGHT and you are WRONG and on and on and on.

Why. What is the point and WHAT do you win? I have been guilty of some of the behaviour I describe in years gone by. But my brains finally grew in and I realized I was only hurting myself because no one here really shiv a git about me or my opinion.

I can see why many folks have left this board. I can also see why all of the "new" names are loving the discord here. It is just fun for them. It isn't fun for me. Now you can pile on if you choose. That is another thing I learned. It used to hurt me. It no longer does.

Dinner is on at our house and this will probably be gone when I get back. If so, I said what I believe and can take the consequences.