Shine on. Having read mousethief's link, having seen some of the stuff on Fox over here in the UK and in the papers I've come to the conclusion that conservatives (here and in the US) really are a mean, and sometimes downright nasty bunch of people - especially in a group. I mean, compassion and caring for other people that you might not be related to is NOT some left-wing failing, but a basic human necessity. I'm befuddled some people don't have it.