Don, I don't believe I was the one to introduce that. BTW, if you believe the above statement, then you probably believe that an ostrich won't get his ass kicked as long as he keeps his head in the sand. In any case, if it's ok for 'Uncle' Dave to launch an attack on Liberals and Liberalism (of which I am one) then it should be okay for me to defend it. Liberalism for me means equal opportunities in education and in the workplace, equal rights for all citizens, regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, equal representation at the polls (as opposed to the recent conservative efforts at voter suppression), Women's right to choose their own health options, and yes, affordable health care for all it's citizens. So if Liberalism is so terrible, then yeah, I guess I'm a terrible person. Oh yeah, I also believe in evolution and that the world may be just a little older than 7000 years (or 10,000 depending on which crackpot you're listening to). Heck, some of Fran's equipment is older than that .

So Don, I'm not a ranting, raving liberal activist. I like, and try to help everyone I can and most of my volunteer activities and the charities I contribute to have absolutely nothing to do with race. Most have to do with my fellow veterans, especially the ones that have been wounded in the service of our country or suffering economically.

Hope that answers your question.

chas