[Trace21230]

Agree.

I consider myself to be part of the GOP base, yet I am not alienated in the least by what Racicot has done.

In fact, I'm heartened. It's what we need to do to win elections.

Trace

[gopwhit]

I agree too. If the 2004 GOP platform includes some kind of anti-gay stance (and I apologize I'm not sure what it currently says about Gays--if anything) I will be the most pissed off Republican in the state of Georgia. This kind of thinking (among other issues I realize) is what weakened our base in 1992 and turned GOP heads to Ross Perot. It started with Pat Buchanan's keynote at the GOP convention and it led to the worst 8 years this country has ever seen. Gay people are citizens, and Marc is giving them the respect they deserve.

[Gracey]

I consider myself to be part of the GOP base, yet I am not alienated in the least by what Racicot has done.

Majority of Republicans agree with this statement. However, most are not vocal. I've taken polls and 4 out of 5 Republicans want certain hot button issues OFF the Republican platform, whether they agree with the issues or not.

[GrandMoM]

yet I am not alienated in the least by what Racicot has done. ....of course not, as I recall your post and the homosexual agenda run quite parallel to each other!