To: RR who wrote (57554 ) 3/26/2003 6:09:02 PM From: Sully- Respond to of 65232 "You made some good points. Lots of pressure on everyone it seems. Person posts ten to one more than what others do, with pointed, direct headlines and teasers, the kind that draws attention, and rightfully, critics, and it's ok. You post rebuttal, likewise, and granted, pointed and direct, yet get slammed. Hypocrisy." If anything, I am consistent RR. I stand up for what I believe is right. I am not afraid to challenge a liar, a bigot or hate monger, even if it means I will be relentlessly ridiculed. FWIW, Scott, Ray & his peers' own words have been consistently & strongly supportive of the 'hate mongering', 'hate America first' articles they post. When you consider the content of the responses I receive compared to the content of my posts, the ridicule & horrific labels spewed at me becomes music to my ears (eyes). If that is the best rebuttal they can muster, well, perhaps they never had much of an honest, accurate POV in the first place."Side observation.... interesting how so many on SI seem to have such little faith in America, the future, the world. I suspect you could take snapshots of segments back in time and get the same, though, yet we always came through it. " Actually, that may not be a side observation. I think that many here on SI are representative of that vocal minority that 'Hate America first' . They have no qualms with blatant hate mongering with their own words, deeds & actions....... regardless of the facts. When folks like me stand up to them & engage them with open, honest, reasonable & logical debate, they don't hesitate to turn their hate at the person & ignore the message. It has become a typical, obvious & consistent tactic of theirs for quite some time. I appreciate the kind & supportive words RR. You are good people. Be well, Tim