>Mike,
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>>One idea I like is viewing people as individuals who have thoughts more complex, and sometimes contradictory, than can be described by easy labels. It's easy to put people in boxes but it seldom enhances understanding. I see you as more willing to discuss opposing ideas than some others here are, so I guess this was kind of a disappointing post for me.
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>Sorry to have disappointed you but I calls 'em as I sees 'em. Doesn't mean I'm right or wrong but would you preferred if I lied?

Nope.