tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349257421667969689.post8449728575664864306..comments2009-07-13T17:37:54.164-04:00John Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252665097539551066noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349257421667969689.post-91947704036679134652009-07-13T17:36:01.993-04:002009-07-13T17:36:01.993-04:00Mary, I haven't read the longer article yet, but you've hit on some hot points for me here alone. I no longer feel I can identify with either major political party because of how they polarize one another. I am in complete agreement with the questions you've raised and have raised them myself, and I think that if we're ever to make true progress regarding a better world, we ought to start there, and not with more division. Both camps have great ideas. Why not merge the best of both, focusing on the dignity of the human being, generosity, kindness -- those basic elements of a workable humanity. I think if the premise were redefined in this way, we'd make more progress more quickly. Thanks for saying it so "to the point."Roxane B. Salonenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.com