Reply #26: I live in Ohio .... [View All]

[ladym55]

I do live in George Bush's America. Hate to say it. I am who am and I understand all that you are saying--but I am surrounded by George's folks. They look me in the eye and tell me abortion is murder--but universal health care is bad ("Why should I be responsible for a bunch of pill-popping baby machines?"). The death penalty is great (and we should eliminate those pesky trials--waste good tax payers' money!)We need to be more biblical (discriminate against gays).

I am surrounded by self-centered "Christians," driving expensive SUVs, talking on cell phones, flicking off their neighbors. I teach their children--who have been brainwashed so that they are unable to process any new information or ask real questions.

Let me tell, it's pretty damned creepy. The people who lined up to help buy the folks in NY a new fire truck in 2001 have changed. They are suspicious, angry, and watching out for No. 1.