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I do want to reiterate that there are those who would, in a heartbeat, turn this into a political event.

You are wrong.

I just want to reiterate that you are wrong.

Very well stated! Glad you joined in as that remark really got to me!

OK, so I posted something a little controversial, and you don't know me. So what? I am not trying to stir things up, just stating my opinion based on the information I have gathered over the last several years from this site. I don't believe I am wrong, but if I am it wouldn't be the first time. Either way, I apologize for offending anyone.

I do not have a huge post count, I have not been a longtime FR contributor, and I am not just trying to prove a point. I am just stating my opinion. If you disagree, I will not be angry, hurt, or offended.

I was raised in central and South FL, then went to college in TN. I love Ronald Reagan. I am 29 years old, and a lifelong Republican, though my father and grandfather were Democrats. My grandfather never once budged from his party. He was a yellow dog dem. My father voted straight down the Democrat ticket until 1980. He was a Reagan Democrat, now he is 100% GOP (even though he is a Union man). I was forming my political views in the mid 80's as a teen. I remember how the Democrats destroyed heroes like Ollie North to promote their agenda. It still makes me sick to this day. I love my country so much; it is by far the greatest, most generous, and morally superior nation on the face of God's green earth. That's just a little background into who I am.

In times like this, it's ok to step outside the partisan lines and accept the condolences from those who disagree, even from people like John Kerry and Bill Clinton. Don't you agree that Republicans do not own Ronald Reagan? From my several years of reading FR, I still do not believe I am wrong. Intentional or not, there are people who would turn this service into a political event, though I am sure it would not be on the level with the Wellstone fiasco.

Hey, I am man enough to take my beating in stride when I post a position that is not popular. My skin is pretty thick. I am not so easily offended. Unfortunately, that personality of mine makes it easier for me to be blind to my own offenses, which is why I apologize for offending anyone. I don't apologize for my opinion, though.