Vastator
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While many posters here bemoan the passing of "the good old days"; where they erroneously believe "we all got along"…
I recognize that we didn't really get along as amicably as they imagine. Sure. Hostility was lower, but that only served to stifle the expression of peoples free speech, and the practice of their values.
I for one am glad to see all the pretense being so readily discarded, and all sides digging their heels in, unwilling to give an inch. People are finally deciding to take a stand for what they believe in without regard to other peoples feelings, and without concern for how it might effect the "others". People are finally dropping the facade, and showing each other who they really are. There is a sense of authenticity that has been lacking for far too long. Groups are becoming more galvanized than ever before.
And what's becoming most apparent through it all, is that truth is starting to raise its "ugly head"; and we are seeing that diversity is not a strength. But rather divisive. However these divisions aren't neccessarily a bad thing either. As groups knit themselves ever tighter; the chances of any parties backing down from their positions diminish. Eventually the differences have to be settled once and for all. And settling these differences once, and for all will be the best gift we could ever leave to future generations.
I can think of no better time to be an American. And I'm eager to see what the future holds for us all...
I recognize that we didn't really get along as amicably as they imagine. Sure. Hostility was lower, but that only served to stifle the expression of peoples free speech, and the practice of their values.
I for one am glad to see all the pretense being so readily discarded, and all sides digging their heels in, unwilling to give an inch. People are finally deciding to take a stand for what they believe in without regard to other peoples feelings, and without concern for how it might effect the "others". People are finally dropping the facade, and showing each other who they really are. There is a sense of authenticity that has been lacking for far too long. Groups are becoming more galvanized than ever before.
And what's becoming most apparent through it all, is that truth is starting to raise its "ugly head"; and we are seeing that diversity is not a strength. But rather divisive. However these divisions aren't neccessarily a bad thing either. As groups knit themselves ever tighter; the chances of any parties backing down from their positions diminish. Eventually the differences have to be settled once and for all. And settling these differences once, and for all will be the best gift we could ever leave to future generations.
I can think of no better time to be an American. And I'm eager to see what the future holds for us all...