Reply #1215: I donated because of this email, but had to think about it

[LisaM]

I, too, am tired of the bannings. I think the problems started in the primaries. I have been on this board since 2001 and I got tired of being excoriated for my primary choice and being excited by the prospect of a woman president.

I got tired of fending off criticism when I complained about how the caucuses in the state where I live were stacked in favor of one candidate, and when I complained that my family in my home state of Michigan didn't even get to vote in the primaries, and people cheered the Democratic Party's decision on that.

I get tired of the relentless criticims of teachers, who put themselves on the front line of poverty and ignorance with dwindling respect and support.

I get tired of people who didn't want the industries that are the backbone of my home state of Michigan saved.

So, Skinner's email moved me and I did make a donation this time. And I'll see what happens. Yes, I am a bit crusty and wounded these days. Not the DU it was back in 2004, that's for sure (though I think the seeds of infection started there).