And a Merry Christmas to those who can accept the wish as given in good will and non-judgment. It is an expression of what I believe, and offered in love. If you believe something else, or find the whole issue of faith offensive, then of all people you can understand how your attacks on Christians without any regard to the sincerity of individuals is offensive as well.

Howzabout just wishing each other well with the hope that we can find more understanding and common ground in the New Year?

I hope that as we look forward to a brand-new, not-yet-totally-scewed-up Year that we can all do our best not to mess this one up as badly as we have in 2005. And yes, we all have messed it up in our own way. Me included...

Jerry