Reply #3: I'm grateful to meet a fellow idealist.

[galileo3000]

The world is full of angry cynical people, and DU seems to have an abundant supply of them (including lots of conspiracy nut jobs who only want to sew more disbelief on the internet). I will not give in to the anger and fear that is so dominant in our culture because it only leads to over-reactionary (and violent) solutions. The problems we face require a calm, firm resolve. Your mind and heart are correct. Do not give them up. You are right.

I am of the opinion that the only way we can get to where we truly want to be is together with our more conservative brothers and sisters. We must prove that we are not a threat to them.

Please note, that so far my attempts to engage the conservatives has been as successful as my attempts to engage the more conservative elements of DU (the ones who are so quick to attack verbally). Peace will take time and with 6 billion on the planet (and more on the way) it may take a while. I figure I would start at home.

Best of luck to you in your quest.
- galileo