Re: Could I respectfully ask...

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: : : : That the DAR discussion be dropped, like NOW??? Both of you
: : : : have valid points, neither one of you is going to convert the
: : : : other to your point of view, and when the discussion degenerates
: : : : into name-calling it's time to cease and desist. I for one
: : : : don't need to read this stuff while trying to inhale my
: : : : morning coffee. Is it any wonder Rich sometimes dreads
: : : : checking this Board in the morning??

: : : : Doctor M

: : : Good Morning, Doctor M!

: : : I agree with you that the DAR posts probably need to wrap it up, however, I would like to ask your permission to say one little, tiny thing, myself, regarding issues mentioned in one of them.  I stayed out of the whole discussion, being ignorant of any great knowledge on the subject, though I suspect that like most things in life, the DAR has many positives and some negatives associated with it.  But it is very hard for me to NOT take a stand on Patriotism.  I was born in this country, and will no doubt die in this country, and I am PROUD of this country.  I stand happily to pledge allegiance to America, and I sing the National Anthem with pride, and while there are certainly MANY issues to debate regarding our government, past history, present issues, and future possibilities, I love being an American.  I'm not blind to injustices done, and certainly am willing to try to prevent new ones from being perpetrated, but all things considered, I think this is the greatest country in the world. 
: : : If being patriotic makes anyone feel like "throwing up," I say hurl away...Doc Mary can probably recommend a stomach specialist.  

: : : Just my thoughts, and I don't mind at all if this post gets deleted, now that I've had my say.

: : : Color me Patriotic and Proud, 
: : : MMMMarcia

: : Oh, absolutely, MMM! It's the name-calling that grumpy,
: : testy old Doc M was irritable about, not the content of
: : the discussion. That particular post raised my hackles
: : a bit as well. Since all Doc M's relatives arrived on
: : a tater boat from the Ould Sod in the 1840's, the DAR
: : was never an issue! VBG

: : Doc M

: Doctor Mary,
: Some of mine arrived from Ireland in the 1840's, too.  As a matter of fact, some of mine were here to meet all the Europeans who came over.  It is a mixed blessing.  It makes me sensitive to all unkind and inconsiderate statements.  I have much more to say on this subject but will drop it in deference to your wishes.

: Marcia,
: Here! Here! on the proud patriotism.  Your statement was beautifully crafted and I enjoyed it very much.

: Pat


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