Do it yourself

Good morning! I just received the daily digest of the recent posts to the group. I feel moved to say something that might not sit well with my fellow group members...for that let me apologize up front and ask your patience. I believe we live in an extrodinary country. We have by far more privileges than any other people on the planet. And the controversy that currently exists about war as a course of action is not a new one. It has existed since the inception of the concept of war. Both sides are correct from their view point. The freedoms our constitution guarantee each of us are the heart of our nation. America is advanced citizenship. As we claim the right of free speech...no matter which view we choose...we, as individuals, must remember that it is the responsibility of each of us to tolerate the view point of our counterparts with respect for their right to voice it. When we forget that those who disagree with the way we believe to be correct, we are no better than those our country is in conflict with. While I believe deeply we each have the right to express our opinions, I also believe as an American we do not have the right to make decisions for our fellow countrymen as to how they should think or act nor do I believe we have the right to censor their freedom of speech because they choose to exercise their right to speak what they believe to be the best way to handle the conflict. As an American, I choose to remember our young men and women who are standing for what they believe to be honorable and support them as best I can...by remembering that their courage and sacrifice at this time is the very vehicle that provides me the right to express my current view point. For that privilege, I am truly grateful. It is my humble opinion that this may not be the place to share such volitle topics. While this is the forum to discuss the rebuilding of our homes and various reconstruction techniques and materials, I ask you to consider whether or not this forum is the place to discuss the rebuilding of our country. I thank you for your patience and allowing me to say what I felt moved to say. MESCHI