Originally Posted by cscmc1

No one's laughing Rich, and if it's any consolation at all, I don't wish pain or an abbreviated existence on anyone. That said, your "compassion" is often suspect at best when you perpetually accuse anyone not toeing your line of being a Fox News junkie or "Right Wing Playbook" zealot. Fact is, different folks have very different (and sometimes quite valid) perspectives than you do. Your dismissive replies are not useful one bit; quite the opposite, they are roadblocks to any constructive dialogue. (BTW, I am well aware that I'm not above the occasional knee-jerk or mean-spirited reply. I've apologized for posts before, and I'll probably feel the need to again).

Perhaps next time you feel the urge to accuse someone of watching too much Glenn Beck, you can channel some of that compassion instead. Somehow I manage to get along quite well with my many quite liberal friends; while we may disagree heartily, it's always satisfying to spar a bit over lunch or a backyard beer and arrive at some level of understanding of one another. After all, isn't it in the gray area between the more extreme opinions where compromise hides?

In any case, don't assume I wish you ill-will or take any satisfaction in your disability. (Likewise, please don't assume that I know nothing of disabilities, either). I don't live in hate at all (quite the opposite -- I am thankful every day for the many opportunities and blessings I see), and while it may make no difference to you, I certainly don't "hate" you.