Personally, I have learned so much about people, issues, perspectives, and myself - from the Politics forum. I appreciate every single person who has shared their knowledge and beliefs and resources, in a respectful way that contributes to a healthy discussion/debate. there are those who just cannot discuss anything rationally, and there are those who cannot appreciate or tolerate thinking other than their own. I will not let those few keep me from learning from the other wonderfully thought provoking great people who teach me much. and I mean that from my heart - I am constantly amazed and humbled from dozens of you who share so much - it takes courage in addition to kindness - while participating in a debate.