Toughy,
Let me try to respond to some of your comments.
Fred Phelps interrupted the funeral of a 20 yo soldier who's family was absolutely horrified at the signs, posters, and the hate filled screams that interrupted the funeral service. It happened up the street from my home. The family chose to have their son buried at Arlington (thank God). The father sued and won his case in Federal Court. But as we all know Fred Phelps is still going strong.
In my community, there is a very heavy involvement with the KKK. And I am leaving it at that.
I live less than an 90 min. drive from my home to DC. Plus I live inbetween 2 military bases that store chemical weapons. Once a month for the last 12 years we have had "practice sirens" going off to alert citizens of whatever event.
All of my schools did the drills of hiding under the desks, or going to the basements. In fact, alot of homes still have the cement basements and shelters.
Bit,
You are right about being the one person to show hope. I so learned that from you. There are no promises or guarantees in life. I live in the now.
Namaste,
Andrew
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