Welcome newbies, and my .02

[NicoleMarcelle]

[in response to Tink's thread about canada that got off topic...]
Welcome to a wonderful forum!!!




I am probably misunderstanding much of what is going on... but i don't see how this all spiraled out...

religion and politics are by definition controversial and people are bound to disagree... so as Tink said before we should just agree to disagree if those topics are going to be brought up. If anyone wants their opinions to be respected, then they should respect everyone elses, we shouldn't feel like we are being endoctrinated... i for one don't fit the "standard" of the site, i am 21, jewish, hispanic... but that never really made me feel unwelcome at all... i am feeling a little bit that way now, even though i've had a great relationship with the members here up until today... i realize, that as someone stated above most here are conservative and older and whatnot, but that shouldn't mean that we can't get along... if we want to talk about politics and religion, then so be it, but remember that people are going to have a different view than you do... after all we're human, but also remember, we learn from one another, and what you believe, and what i believe may be in conflict with one another, but that doesn't make either you or i less of a person, i have thoroughly enjoyed the forum, and the friendships i've made... and i'd love to get to know you all better, senior or newbie... have a wonderful day!!