Joe... well posted. Honest and brave I think. Thanks for taking the time to write it but, to be honest, it's not far from the view I had of you already.

Who is willing to be tolerant of different beliefs? Someone who isn't afraid, that's who. . Fair comment LH

The same is true of so so many things. Sexuality, politics, race, religion or non-religion. People secure in who and what they are very rarely have to lash out. This does not mean they cannot be good communicators and have opposing views. Rather they will meter their responses and replies in a respectful and courteous way. Swearing and name calling seldom calms things down in any discussion/debate. I don't recall ever seeing a profanity or insult issuing from Joe's and many other's keyboards on here.

I certainly do not agree with all that you write and believe Joe. I know the same probably exists vice versa, but does it matter? Having opposing views is not an act of war as some seem to think it need become. There are worse things to be called than 'liberal' for sure and having faith, in any religion (or not) should not be a reason to enough to persecute or insult anyone. We all have belief's, I would hope, in some thing or other.

In general I stay on Mudcat for the music threads. I tend to post the most in BS though. I like intelligent and interesting interactions, whether written or verbal, that stay on the fair side of things. It's not always possible to be able to post without someone having a go at you but, in general, most people here do get along. That is what has to count in the end I think

mp