Daylia and Beccy, I take much hope and comfort from your apologies and reconciliation. It makes me realize how much more civilizing some women's perspective on hot issues can become. Might be time for a woman president.

I don't think there's any person alive that really wants to see people killed and dying unless they are socially disturbed.

But the ability to agree to disagree is American to it's core in terms of the true values of our country. I for one don't agree with this war but I do respect the conscience of the American soldier who believes that he is doing the right thing. I also must acknowledge my own conscience and what I feel is right.

The name-calling, the accusations and the rigid position-taking are all just chaff from the wheat IMHO. What is important here is to bring the facts to light so that intelligent decisions can be made about them.

I think that in terms of demonstrations, I would like to see support for the people who have made their views felt out of their sincere convictions. I believe that the best arbiter is the round table rather than the city streets although sometimes this appears not to be possible. I believe you can't have peace and war at the same time so whenever the olive branch is passed, I consider it my duty to acknowledge it and compliment those who pass it.

Congratulations, Beccy and Dahlia for your apologies. Very healing!

Frank Hamilton