I feel like there's some things I want to say about the state of things (in the world, here at UM.com) and to explain my vehement, passionate pro-American behavior 'round these parts lately.
First off, I need to say that I do not apologize whatsoever for my love and defense of my country. I'm sorry, but I cannot.
What I DO apologize for is at times getting nasty and specifically attempting to insult people. I also apologize to Dill, Mark, Russell, and any other mods for forums I've been arguing so much in.
I stayed away from UM.com for long chunks at a time over the past few days lately, simply so I could cool down and be more rational. I want to say that after thinking about it, I respect every single person's beliefs and views on what's going on in the world right now. Even the people who've made me seethe, I respect your thoughts. So I'm sorry, for anyone I attacked or made rude comments to. Understand they were said in the heat of the moment, and I didn't mean to purposely hurt anyone.
Now I feel I must explain why I became so angry at times. What has incensed me of late are those who, rather than debate with true facts and beliefs, are those who attack ALL Americans, and hate us simply for having our OWN beliefs! I can completely respect having a civilized debate; and it's of course ok to feel YOUR own way. I just cannot understand how so many people worldwide hold every American man, woman and child accountable. We are people just like you. We happen to live in the United States. Many of us know loves, lives, sorrows, tragedies, beliefs, and causes just like all of you do, all over the world. Calling us ALL murderers, killers, bastards and such is just not right.
So anyway, that's all I can think to say really. This just came out of my heart and head, and I felt like I had to say these things. I'm sure some people will like what I've said, I'm sure some people will flame on, I don't care which to be honest. This is the last I will argue about anything pro- or anti-American. It's silly to argue with each other about different opinions; we all have them! So cheers, and be good to each other.
First off, I need to say that I do not apologize whatsoever for my love and defense of my country. I'm sorry, but I cannot.
What I DO apologize for is at times getting nasty and specifically attempting to insult people. I also apologize to Dill, Mark, Russell, and any other mods for forums I've been arguing so much in.
I stayed away from UM.com for long chunks at a time over the past few days lately, simply so I could cool down and be more rational. I want to say that after thinking about it, I respect every single person's beliefs and views on what's going on in the world right now. Even the people who've made me seethe, I respect your thoughts. So I'm sorry, for anyone I attacked or made rude comments to. Understand they were said in the heat of the moment, and I didn't mean to purposely hurt anyone.
Now I feel I must explain why I became so angry at times. What has incensed me of late are those who, rather than debate with true facts and beliefs, are those who attack ALL Americans, and hate us simply for having our OWN beliefs! I can completely respect having a civilized debate; and it's of course ok to feel YOUR own way. I just cannot understand how so many people worldwide hold every American man, woman and child accountable. We are people just like you. We happen to live in the United States. Many of us know loves, lives, sorrows, tragedies, beliefs, and causes just like all of you do, all over the world. Calling us ALL murderers, killers, bastards and such is just not right.
So anyway, that's all I can think to say really. This just came out of my heart and head, and I felt like I had to say these things. I'm sure some people will like what I've said, I'm sure some people will flame on, I don't care which to be honest. This is the last I will argue about anything pro- or anti-American. It's silly to argue with each other about different opinions; we all have them! So cheers, and be good to each other.
