Why can't one halfof this country seem to respect the rights of the other?

Amen.

"The patriot must not just accept, but in his or her own way protect the ideals that gave birth to our country: to stand against injustice and for the rights of all and not just one's own interests. The patriot honors the duties, the loyalties, the inspirations and the habits of mind that bind us together as Americans."

-John McCain

"I may dissaprove what you say, but I will defend, to the death, your right to say it."

-Voltair

I have guns and I go to Church almost every Sunday, but I support gay rights and think the "Drug War" is a stupid waste of money and we should legalize and regulate most of it.

Because their is a mind set call " My way or the highway " . These people have always been around . Today's political environment is to put more people at odds with each other then before . For they do not want us to stand united against them .

Man, you are preaching to the choir on this one! This country was built on it's citizens rights to be individuals. Now we are all subjects of the over-paid and over-powerful.

that would be fine IF they took care of themselves, but they don't and won't. if you can figure a way to get rid of the leftys, queers, tree huggers, and dopers, this would be a wonderful world.