[mnehring]

Knee jerk is the rule of the day here (generally) but so is passion. There are things people are passionate about and, as with the immigration bill, have shown that passion, put into action, can make a difference.

I do think, however, that many are too quick to throw a lot of people under the bus over the 1% they disagree with when they’ve been with us 99% of the time.

[RightWhale]

that passion, put into action

Passion is the second mode of perseity. Action is the first mode. They should not be mixed since they are different predications.

[ImaGraftedBranch]

I do think, however, that many are too quick to throw a lot of people under the bus over the 1% they disagree with when they’ve been with us 99% of the time.

Some issues, like abortion, are non-negotiable. Either you understand that it is murder, or you don't.

If those that don't care or (heaven forbid) are pro-abortion, and don't mind throwing the innocent "under the bus," then I (and many like me) have no time for anything else they have to say, because their reasoning and/or conscience is in need of repair. It's that simple. If they don't get that issue, nothing else they have to say will matter, as statements from a person lacking such reasoning are suspect by definition.

Now, for other issues that are NOT bigger than politics, we can negotiate and at least agree to disagree if no common ground can be found.

Is that answer acceptable?

[beckysueb]

Absolutely right!