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i missed the first (removed) bit but have been briefed by one of my spies. (

) it is my understanding that the original issue is a dead one now for a reason. that person was beyond help because of a closed mind. i want you to try your best to forget about that whole situation. it's not up to us to live someone else's life and if they want to have that ugliness in their hearts then there's nothing we can do about it. and it obviously why that person wasn't getting well, by the way!

moving on...

as for the second string you're referring to- i did read that one. listen, politics get heated and that's basically what that was- a political argument. i think things got out of control, surely, and unfortunately with politics and religion sometimes hurtful things get said because people feel so strongly about it. factor in the fact that medical issues came into play- and as you know very well, when we don't feel well we aren't ourselves and we also speak loudly to injustices we perceive about those medical problems. i believe it's important to remember that we live in this country because we have the right to disagree. sometimes it's best to just back slowly out of a conversation that has dissolved into heated messiness like that. and that's what you've done. i do not believe that there's a "right" or "wrong" in the conversation itself- it's all a matter of persepective and opinion. however, it did get out of control partially because of the FIRST situation- things got miscontrued and misinterpreted and feelings were hurt when there was no intention of hurting them. and then things snowballed as people reacted.

Gayla, please know we value your support on the boards. i'm so sorry that this has distressed you so much! i know you have twice now tried to stand up for what you believe is right and that is really admirable. we really appreciate your presence and input here. if you need a break, take it, but please come back!

SMOOCHES!

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