Posted on 01/11/2005 11:26:36 AM PST by marykatherine05
My name is Mary Katherine, and I reside in the state of Ohio. I am a registered Republican. I grew up in a small town with very strict parents, attend church every Sunday, and have generally tried to live a good and decent life. I have been married for 15 years, have 3 children, and I am a stay at home mother. I am personally opposed to abortion, I believe in small government, and I cheered when welfare was overhauled. I am personally opposed to gay marriage, and I deeply believe this country needs to do more about the divorce rate in this country. My father was a steel worker who didn't miss a day of work in 35 years. My mother was a housewife. I still visit them regularly even though they live 5 hours away from me.
I think if you met me on the street or at the supermarket we would probably like each other.
However, everyone on this board hates my guts. I voted for John Kerry, so, therefore, according to you, I am a pig with no values.
I come here, desperately trying to understand why that is.
If you haven't stopped reading by now, maybe I could explain the reasons for my vote.
I am a fiscal conservative. I find W's reckless spending troubling.
I believe in religious freedom in this country. So therefore, just because I personally oppose abortion, how can I expect every American who does not share my faith to abide by that as well?
I believe in the Constitution. Therefore, even though I oppose gay marriage, if the constitution affords gay Americans certain rights, who am I to deny them?
Finally, I do not believe the war in Iraq was executed in the appropriate way. I do not support it in its current form.
So there it is. You all hate me for only one reason - the vote I placed on November 2nd. My only hope is that someday, somehow, you could all have a little less hate for those who don't share your beliefs. Thank you for reading this.
Buzz says your zotted
Tomorrow doesn't look good either. LOL Sorry, I just had to say that. I saw it on a t-shirt once.
yeah....I knew it was something like that.
Yes, we do.
In more enlightened times, we would have burned you at the stake.
hahahaaa! :^D
I agree. We should start an award for funniest poster. I nominate Conspiracy Guy.
Ping to #208
Six ?? Busy day, alright.Time for (a late) lunch.
And I'm HAWNGRY!
Only an idiot would vote for Kerry.
Oooh, a double paving. This must have been a Very Bad Troll.
Last I saw, in MD it's up to fifty cents.
Do you see troll? I have to wear this to foil hat to prevent your black hole of intelligence from stealing my I.Q.
DUE TO EXTREME AMOUNT OF TROLL ACTIVITY, I AM REQUESTING DONATIONS OF TINFOIL.
I suspect this person thinks we hate for voting for Kerry because the DUmmies hate us for voting for Bush so she is projecting their feelings onto us. What she doesn't understand is we aren't obsessed with hatred like DU is.
Dang. I'm honored. Is there any money or a plaque for getting nominated?
unny, in 1 minute I have been called more names than I can count. have I called any of you names? are we in 2nd grade? are you all proud of the way you carry on? it's truly sad. I think if I had so much hate in my heart I just wouldn't want to live. it has to be bad for your health.
Here in Adult World, we use capital letters to begin our sentences. Teenagers don't. Does your Mommy know you're using the computer?
Apparently, we just don't suffer trolls around here.
My, my, aren't we a sanctimonious little prig? If we were only as wonderful, open-minded and filled with love (not to mention as modest) as YOU are, we'd all be so much better off!
Honey, try cracking open your own Bible. Pay special attention to the parts about humility.
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