I'm glad you decided to stay Yeru. Although we don't agree politically, I do appreciate having people with different opinions on the board...that's what makes life rich.
Richie,
I also have to say the same with you. I appreciate your passion as well, however, I still do not understand this:
I have to bite my tongue not to get too angry with him about some political issues, so I take a deep breath and think things over before I comment, although I will never compromise my beliefs
What is there to get angry over? It is just different people with different (opposing) ideas. Just because a person stays calm doesn't mean they have compromised their belief or their convictions. There is room for different opinions and angles on political issues and I hope that you and Yeru both continue to voice them. Now that's the only nice thing I am going to say to you and Yeru...you Rat Bastard Republicans!
exjdub