[Ailist] A balance worth changing....

[Terri McNichol]

Dear Brian,
Your observations are very keen and reflect what a lot of people see as a loss of civility here in the United States as well. Folks may find an article in today's New York Times, front page, about Matthew Dowd a former stauch supporter of GW Bush who has left the ranks to speak out against his former "hero." Dowd's insights result from what he terms as coming out of denial along with a string of many personal tragedies and pain. His own son is serving in Iraq. What is truly telling in the last sentence of the article he states that he wants to contribute to making this a more gentle world.
Great discussion. Thanks everyone.

Terri McNichol
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