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To: epicure who wrote (1114)	5/9/2003 10:19:56 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 20773

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To: epicure who wrote (1114)	5/9/2003 10:52:27 PM
From: coug	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 20773

Hi X, I completely agree with your post that we as Americans need to work on so many things, ALL individuals do, as ALL societies do, ALL the time. Those that do not, accept that fact, sit in their smugness telling themselves they are perfect.. Well that is the problem.. A very big one that causes all the problems because if everyone on every side of an issue thinks they are perfect, the only way to sort it out is through PHYSICAL methods, as those type individuals have FORSAKEN the MENTAL.. Think thinking, (aimed toward ALL those that don't)..BTW, That is my most dangerous weapon I ever aim with, a thinking device.. :).. And that is a big problem, if we forsake the mental, because; Ignorance becomes a sin.. Or maybe a crime against humanity.. m

To: epicure who wrote (1114)	5/10/2003 7:31:04 PM
From: Bridge Player	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

Thank you for pointing out all the reasons why you are disappointed in the United States of America. I appreciate the insight into your beliefs. For myself, I am proud of most aspects of the United States of America, and of their citizens. And particularly of their armed forces, and of the current administration. Although I would certainly agree that there are many areas of possible improvement in our society and our culture and our government, it is quite possible that we would not agree on the precise nature of exactly what those areas are. By the way, you failed to mention any positive areas of our country, our culture, our values, our heritage, or our citizens, of which you are proud. Are there any? Oh, but I forgot. You are an optimist. How interesting that an optimist would choose to point out only those aspects of the country, in which they choose to live, in which they are disappointed. I assume that you have the wherewithal to choose to live in another country in which you might not find the same extreme disappointment. Perhaps you could suggest a few so that others who agree with you might opt to move there, and thus become less disappointed. I am certainly all in favor of everyone living in a country of which they can be proud, and not disappointed. Speaking of disappointment, I should mention that your rather transparent attempt to bait me into posting something that would have me banned from this board was itself rather disappointing. I would have expected better of someone as thoughtful as yourself. Have a nice day.