You don't have to try to 'be nice' to me, AAA.......I never could stand Mr. Rogers (no offense to his family.....he was a good guy).
I can take honest criticism, even by cynics, if it's fair, and I like a good verbal fight as much as anyone. But IMO, it would be against your nature to be kind, because of your apparent instinct to ridicule those you don't agree with OR understand. Just try to be honest............ with yourself and others, and objective in seeking the real truth...........one that is not viewed through the darkened glasses of your cynicism.
And thanks for praying for my son. I very much appreciate that.
As far as your lesson on honesty, I'm always honest. My world veiw and yours are light years apart. The "truth" in your world is humorous (albeit slightly tragic) to someone like me, and I will never see your light. As a matter of fact, I'm going to instruct a family member to shoot me if my truth ever even remotely resembles yours.
You're right I'm not nice, although I try to be a good person (difference). I'm quite convinced you're a good person as well, who may think that she's a nice person. However you're a colossal pain in my ass, so what's the difference? Your supposed niceness is as aggravating and upsetting to some as the un-niceness you ascribe to me. So I guess we're even.
As usual we're not getting anywhere here, but please feel free to chat any time as I find you fascinating. Kind of like studying an alien species.
All that said, if you need someone to talk to about your son, you can email this lady. She had a son in the first Gulf War and understands what you're going through. She's talked to others on this forum by email and phone.
God bless.