cynicus

These are sad times, indeed. With very skewed priorities. However, I think a lot of people refrain from commenting on political posts because of the "flame factor." I know that is what stays my hand/tongue. Because some of the people I care about are diametrically opposed to me politically... and are far more verbose (and venomous) in their opinions... I tend to keep my thoughts to myself. I dislike getting snarky comments. They upset me. It's chickenshit, I know. But that's why I never (or almost never) discuss politics on social networking sites.

I actually came here to thank you. Your comment yesterday brought tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart. I am deeply grateful. I won't give up. At least not completely. Blessed be, my friend.

I understand why most people don't comment, I do. But the problem is, if we continue to proceed with our heads in the sand, and refuse to voice our opinions and our beliefs, then we are doing a great disservice to the very ideals our forefathers fought and died for. Freedom is our only refuge, and our voice is the mortar that holds together the walls of liberty, and if we refuse that grave and honorable duty, then we help to weaken those walls. I am not trying to encourage breakdown in relationships, and I am not trying to destroy friendships, love affairs, or partnerships because of opinions.

But it is our greatest power and our last hope to talk and speak and voice our desires and our dislikes that will make this great nation move forward. Silence will destroy us, because if we do nothing, and the vultures and wolves who infiltrate our government to use it for their own concerns and desires come to power, then we end up in a worse place than before, and words that may have been become action in the form of violence, rebellion, and hatred.

I will not look down on your choice, for I do understand why you make it. I have lost many friends because of my views and my beliefs (politically AND spiritually). And many many times I hold my tongue as well. I hope you don't get upset at my comment here.