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Just got in from lectures and caught up on this thread. Wow! I have been accused of having a rather dry sense of humor, but perhaps it is a bit too dry in that I think some might have missed it alltogether. Yes I am somewhat conservative, but I do think it is not only possible but necessary for all holders of differing opinions to be able to discuss these opinions with good will and a little humor thrown in now and again.
My comment about the "loyal opposition" was sourced from former Representative Lindy Boggs (D-La), a great lady whose liberal credentials are very well established. I believe Mrs. Boggs has always maintained that a responsible citizen has a choice in this country, loyalty to the nation and support for the administration or being part of the "Loyal Opposition" true to the nation but disagreeing with current policy and working for a change to policy while being a good citizen. I think she would also hold that part of being a good citizen is to seek change to that with which one disagrees while remaining loyal to the nation. I believe that this definition is very inclusive and if one isn't "loyal and 'for' the current policy" or "loyal and 'against' the current policy" (the key word here is loyal) then one must be awfully apathetic or, dare I think it, disloyal!
Since the legal definition of treason is very strict and my use of the term traitor in its context wasn't even close in fitting that definition I had hoped that the mild tounge-in-cheek nature of the comment would be recognized.
So, to recap this and my previous comment: I live in Virginia so I refrained from comment on Florida schools. I don't know Mr. Bush's daughter so I refrained from comment on what I considered a sad personal family matter. I have met Gov. Bush on several occasions, primarily socially, and I like the guy. In case you missed it, my comment about "yellow journalists" refers to a segment of media writers/editors/publishers who were active just over a hundred years ago. I believe the term pretty much died out of common useage rather a long time ago. Again, perhaps a bit too dry. Anyway, I suggest we lighten this up a little. Serious issues seem to come to consensus more easily when humor and good will triumph over P.C. and rancor.
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