Reply #253: I think you're right. I've been this angry before, but being angry

[Ladyhawk]

doesn't mean giving into hate and violence. I'm trying so hard to walk the line, to not give in to hate, to not condone violence.

If we must be angry, let's sink the anger into something constructive. Violence is always a last resort and must equate to self-defense. We certainly haven't exhausted legal and/or non-violent channels yet. To call for violence at this stage of the game is immoral.

Still, I certainly understand the frustration. :( I understand the anger. I cut off my family for six months in part because I couldn't stand one more reference to Pat Robertson, Sean Hannity, Faux News or Rush Limbaugh. There were other reasons, too. My family's just plain dysfunctional. :( In the end, I think it was a good thing to do because it helped me define boundaries, but it still hurt. And it still hurts now.

Thanks for the polarization, Mr. Uniter-Not-A-Divider. Thanks a lot.