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Originally Posted by Tam9  Yes, this is a thread about how Sarah Palin changed joylangtry's life! (and Daffy being a sitting duck)  Sorry joy, but as threads often do, this one has digressed. My appologies!
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No need to apologize. I like how this has evolved. I've enjoyed reading the views of everybody who posted.
The funny thing is, I am not politically focused at all, especially now. This thread started to be more about social and relationship issues, but in the context of a rift based on political opinions I placed it here. I pretty much expected to get some strong opinions as well as advice. I'm not disappointed.
So to update what I've done with all this discussion and advice: I've come to terms with the situation. I have found the closure I need. I have not contacted Trudy, and though at an earlier point I intended to write her a letter or call, as I prepared to go forward, I reached a final conclusion that it is time to let the relationship go.
There was a heck of a lot of additional background that I didn't include, only because the OP was so long. I won't go into it all, but reading all of the comments made here and then reassessing my values created clarity. While I can admit that my name calling rendered me essentially equal to the name involved (IOW I was acting like a F***ing moron, myself, at that moment), there is nothing I can think of that would cause me to tell a dear friend to leave my home over mere words.
When I consider some of the closeness that was shared between us, I still feel amazed that it ended that way, and it tells me that I really don't want her in my life. I have forgiven her in my heart and if she ever needs me I would not reject her. But as I said earlier, I don't believe in living in fear, and I know for sure that she does.
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Personally, I think that putting all this energy into fighting terrorism is a waste of time. I think we do more damage to ourselves in our culture than any outsiders do. Being happy, feeling and sharing love, experiencing joy and similar states does more good than anything else.
Instead of putting your energy into defending your freedom, go out and exercise it. Walk down your street and say hi to your neighbors, and smile at somebody whom you may not ordinarily notice. Be kind to a stranger rather than suspicious. When you focus on the good you can do, and practice good will efforts to help your fellow humans, you may find that worry about terrorists will just kind of dissipate.
Of course, if we were all the same our world would be really boring, so... carry on.