As a woman, a conservative, a mother, a Christian, a Texan, a southerner, an American and a bacon-lover: I am categorized and vilified quite often.

These qualities alone or in connection with each other put me in groups that are considered stupid, hate-filled, racist, bigoted, naive, unqualified, greedy, blind, selfish, willfully ignorant, phobic, slutty, earth-hating, anti-feminist, weak and worthless.

I am not alone. Anyone here at CM can identify with at least one group that is equally vilified.

We are a varied people, humans. If we keep painting with such a broad brush, the finer lines get lost. The incidences of actual hate and actual evil blend seamlessly among the imagined incidences.

It's a wonder anyone can see clearly. Let's build each other up for a while.

Well said bnm, Despite our differences, I've always thought of you as a kind person and I really can't imagine anyone on CM not agreeing with me. But I understand what you're saying and agree with you completly. After all, we really are all in this together.

Thanks mouse. I love your spirit.

Thank you, davboz. Have a hug.

Here's a hug for you Chestnut.