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Originally Posted by Guest
Absolutely no threatening tone was intended. My apology if you perceived that way.
The demographics for the Democratic party are most younger voters, most college educated men and women, most minorities, and the Republicans have the mostly older white male voters. That is just a fact - not name calling or being sexist.
If you are voting in a different way than your demographic group, it is entirely your constitutional right to do so. Go for it!
Wishful dreaming? I would not call it that. This is the 21st century. Times have changed since the 1950's and life has evolved. You cannot be regressive. Progress changes the world even though some would want to regress.
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I appreciate your explanation. So difficult when discussing these types of issues in writing versus face-to-face to not sometimes mistake the tone of a response. We certainly are not on the same wave length politically, and I probably do not put as much value on polls, etc, as you do, but being able to discuss our differences, perhaps learn from each other, and maybe even find some common ground along the way is always a good thing.
Take the word "progress" for example. I think it is a very overused and misused term by the left to put others in a negative light. The dictionary definition of progress is as follows -
forward or onward movement toward a destination (noun); move forward or onward in space or time (verb).
Obviously, we are all progressing. The question becomes, to what end? Do I want a better life for my children and grandchildren? Do I want our nation/our world to be kinder and gentler? I bet we can both agree the answer is yes to both of those questions. The difference comes in the how. For me, to have to give up my moral/religious/you name it values to subscribe to what you may consider as progress, I consider an assault on me and others who may think as I do. Believe it or not, most sound Christians (for lack of a better description), don't look at gays/homosexuals in the negative light that many liberals project. We look at them as people, individuals, often family and friends. It's the in your face, we're going to change the whole culture of the country, and the majority be damned attitude that is disconcerting. I could go on, but this post is probably already too long.
In the meantime, I thank you for your reply and the opportunity to discuss.........
