[Charles]

Originally Posted by Krazygrrl

My friends,

Eddie and I have decided to bury the hatchet. We had a frank conversation, and in that spirit, there is room in the forum for everyone. Reading some of the postings here in relation to the conflict, especially those of Chas, Painter, Pete, Twodogs, and Whell, and others (such as Fast-Eddie #225), I have realized that there are many people here interested in debate, in fairness, and in honest opinions; that there are a great many good people here. That is an absolute strength.

Some might consider me a troll, like D-Ray, that is his opinion and I will probably never change that. As far as emotional responses, any good debate should solicit them. If it doesn't, if there is no passion, then I submit, what is the point? I am sure that most will agree that debate, political debate especially, should be balanced and open to all viewpoints. In this spirit, can it be fruitful having certain ideas, viewpoints, individuals, or groups, quasi off-limits, while others are thrashed mercilessly?

Not to embarrass myself further, I wanted to say that I am very happy to be here, and that this forum is a worthwhile place.

The D-Man's a good guy. He's just a lawyer, and would argue with a fencepost...as SandyG once put it...only directed at someone else.

Hell, even the Hatfields and McCoys gave it up after they realized they couldn't even remember why they started killing one another in the first place.

Perhaps one of the few advantages of living in a world of assholes. A new one always comes along, causing you to revise your list downwards.

Chas