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I wish Dr. Ben Carson was my family doctor. I wish Condoleezza Rice was my next-door neighbor. I wish I could vote again for Ronald Reagan. I wish I could have Clarence Thomass autograph. I wish I could have voted for Elizabeth Dole somewhere along the way. I wish I lived in San Diego (at least for a short period of time) so that I could be a member of Dr. David Jeremiahs church. I wish I could have met Rosa Parks obviously, a woman of great courage.

Conversely, I could never vote for Ted Kennedy nor Barack Obama, nor Richard Nixon. And, I could never attend a church where Pastors Jeremiah Wright, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were spiritual leaders likewise for Jim Bakker and Jim Jones of Peoples Temple infamy.

I believe most Americans today make their choices in politics and religion not with regard to race or gender, but based on their perceived notions about where individuals stand with regard to character, biblical beliefs and patriotism. Do these people believe what I believe? Would I want to live next door to them? Do they have the best interest of this nation in mind when they represent us in elected office?

In the world of sports, Lebron James is not one of my heroes same for Barry Bonds, Pete Rose and Roger Clemons. Count me in for Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Lou Gerig, Sandy Koufax, Bobby Richardson and, more recently, Kurt Warner, Tim Tebow and Curt Schilling.

Having said all that, I am concerned about hate in America today. In this day and age, there are many accusing others of being haters just because they dont agree with whatever these folks believe. Some want to rid our nation to cancel out anyone that doesnt agree with them. Free speech is ridiculed, condemned, disparaged.

The First Amendment of our Constitution is under attack. Yes, I suspect we are all guilty at one time or another of saying something wed like to take back, but we all need to take care caring for one another and honoring the right to speak freely on any matter. Hate is a two-way street lets all take care.

And a final thought: Just because I dont agree with you doesnt mean I hate you. Conversely, dont hate me if I disagree with your views.

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