[Lando Lincoln]

That was a cheap shot without evidence.

Not really since it is my opinion - and expressed as such. ......But, if you read the discourse on Mrs. Bush recently; the obscure, tangential way TS can be brought up; the Kansas education debate, etc...... And - I'll risk sounding cute or coy here - evangelical can mean other, perhaps more abstract things. Read the immigration threads and what kind of response any FReeper will receive should they make the mistake of agreeing with current policy. The caustic passion displayed is truly amazing - and far too often, personal. It's a shame.

Lando

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Yes well, as you demonstrate so well, the difference between expressing opinion and caustic passion seems to lie only in who is giving and who is receiving. Which brings up a good point or two. Some of this is inevitable. Humans are emotional creatures. Often -- not always -- the blame lies on both sides. One side dishes out too much and the other side wears its feelings on its sleeves. More frequently still, each side plays both rolls -- arrow thrower and wounded dramatist. (I am not referring to Ivan here.) No one thinks THEY are guilty. Truth be told, we are probably all guilty at some time or another. It is difficult to be perfect in this regard, especially on issues you personally find outrageous. So we just go on, doing the best we can. Hopefully that will be good enough to keep a strong base.