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Packer Fan -- You're not only full of yourself, you're full of :edit:! Just my opinion. ;)

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Ladies and gentlemen.

The beauty of boards such as this one is the ability to share ideas and viewpoints - especially contrary ones - with the hope of learning more, influencing some, and occasionally (it seems!) amend our own views due to having learned more.

One of the uglier aspects of these boards is to the ease by which posted commentary can turn to insults and snobbery - neither of which "neighbors" should do or act.

Let us not forget that we either are now neighbors or are potentially neighbors, and let's keep the dialogue "neighborly." The anonymity behind a nom de plume should not be considered license to rudeness or denigration of persons for their opinions or ideals.

TOTV has not only become a text forum, but has also spawned lunches, events, etc involving its e-citizenry. So, let's keep it all as we would if we were face-to-face, because sooner or later that will happen.

I haven't met anyone on this forum personally yet, but I am looking forward to it. In the end, regardless of politics or any other topic, we all have one thing in common - The Villages! That one thing bonds us all - whether we recognize it or not - as neighbors who should have the maturity and civility to enjoy each other's company (including opinions!) in our common goal of well-earned retirement (full or part-time).

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Steve Z if you're referring to my comment to Packer Fan, which I'm sure you are, I would say it to his face. I'd say it to anyone's face that would stand in front of me and tell me that our economy is in great shape, refers to me as Clinton's daughter, and thinks we're all a bunch of addle brained coots. Guess what! I'm not even old enough to be his mother.
Just my opinion. ;)

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SteveZ:

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:

Keep it civil, guys ::)

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Packer, I gotta say this. I like and respect most of the people on this board, even those that are extreme conservatives. You may fit in by your political viewpoints but unless you get off your high horse, you won't fit into TV at all. Amazingly, many of us have the same access to news sources you do and the intelligence to understand what is being discussed. You seem to be under the illusion that those who live here are limited in our resources or perhaps too old to understand what we do hear and read.

You diatribes remind me of my daughter but she has an excuse -- she's young. Since you're over 40, you don't quite have that excuse. You're also not old enough to be so condescending. Don't treat those who live here as idiots, we're not.

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Chelsea24 - No, Ma'am. The post was not specifically referring to you or your comment. It's a general observation (mine) on how this thread and others (threads and persons) within the Political Board, seem to be losing their civility. I'm as 'guilty' as anyone, because the subject matter can fire the emotions at times, and alienation never has served anyone well.

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SteveZ mentioned job security in the V.A. Well, I work for the V.A., and I can tell you....yes...there are plenty of vets....from previous conflicts as well as the current one and the number is growing. Job security is not what it's about. Caring, dedication an honor is what it's about. The wounds we are now seeing are different....and I'm not talking about PSTD. Because of our military's excellent and swift medical care....those that would have died in the field in the past now survive....and must deal with personal horrific injuries. I see them every day. I also see "Support Our Troops" ribbons on cars all the time. Want to support our troops....visit the V.A. in Gainesville or Lake City, FL......visit a vet.....or better yet sign up as a VOLUNTEER. Push a wheelchair....and talk to the vet in it. You might be surprised at what you hear. Get up off your duffs and DO something. Anything else is just talk and it does nothing to help our wounded brave young men and women coming home. Want to learn how or what to do to help out besides talk....email me.

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JohnZ - no one has more respect for the VA than me. I use its services mainly because having been exposed to Agent Orange and Lord knows what else, no other medical establishment can better recognise if the part of the past is going to haunt me later.

The young men and women Vets of today are a fabulous bunch. I ride with several and they give me hope in the future of this nation. I couldn't agree more that time spent LISTENING to them provides much more insight than the preaching from afar or to.

Thank you for your service with the VA.