Little Hawk, fine words.

Yes, I am more liberal than probably many realize. I was far from a flag waving Nixonite during the Viet Nam war. Very far. Many know I am from Chicago, still here. I was there on Columbus and Balbo in 1968 during the Democratic convention. I was on a college campus demonstrating and singing and playing guitar doing the Youngbloods Love One Another tune during the Cambodian occupation shortly after the Kent State incident during the moratorium of 1970. My hair was so long, I could trip on it.

I am not the same liberal any longer. Yes, the liberals have taken a beating in present day America and to me it's obvious why and some of it rightfully so. Yet, I do not at all feel threatened by a loss of liberty or freedom. I pretty much live my life as I see fit anyway.

I appreciate your candor. The ability to speak one's mind is always going to offend someone somewhere. This place is no different.

I will consider joining. If that makes a few squirm, that is wholly their problem.