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No apologies needed. I know a thing or two about being a jaded reader of daily papers. As a mater of fact, we started the Bullhorn because of such feelings.

Also I think its worth noting that those posting on this site and and I may have more in common than expected. I can only speak for myself but I think it is clear that many of our beliefs/priorities are the same.

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but we all have a healthy disdain for the current state of affairs. We all understand that those currently in power could use a good kick in the ass. We shares values like being articulate, actually working towards change, and working as a community (or group if the former sounds too sensitive).

Although there’s a lot to disagree about, I’ve long respected people who think like you guys (please forgive the assumption, but I think I am familiar with the kind of ideas people on this site are interested in). On the cover of a very early edition of the Bullhorn we featured a story about the Tyranny Response Team and the Million mom march. The story is almost 4 years old, but still stands out as one of my favorites. I remember being surprised by the intellect and rational of those involved with the TRT. What they were saying jibed with a belief I’ve had for a while.

My political beliefs (again, speaking for myself) have always made me suspicious of anti-gun laws. I tend to believe that they’re about as effective as drug laws. I do however, want to see the level of violence in our country reduced, I just think the means to the this end will come from a more fundamental place then the legislature. (It should be noted that I’m not interested in guns either and you probably won’t see me around the firing range anytime soon.)

The bottom line for me is simple. I hate apathy. I despise those who don’t get off their asses and do anything. This site is obviously not filled with this kind of person. Because of this alone, I can look beyond the many things I’m sure we would disagree about and feel a fundamental respect for you guys.

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