I don't have the time to proove to you all of the reasons how and why the Clinton presidency was a total disaster, but I could if I had to. I don't hate the man though, and took no pleasure in the news of his recent health issues.

As to your perception of Republicans, they are misconceptions and that would also take me several pages to point out. What I find interesting though is how Democrats are always complaining that Republicans are trying to scare people when it is them who hoodwink voters every election cycle with threats of lost Soc. Security, civil liberties, voter suppression and destruction of the environment and the world as we know it if Republicans are elected. None of these things have ever come to fruition, yet rest assured they will again be used to frighten voters in '06.

As far as my cannibis smoking is concerned, I told you that I was not a big fan of Bush's domestic agenda and that is yet another issue which I disagree with him on. That however, is not exclusive to him. If there is a politician in this country that supports legalization, I have yet to find him. Far more important to me are matters of national security, the only issue we have discussed here that is constitutionally the president's responsibility.

When you were born, I was your age. Believe it or not, I also thought much the way you do. 18 years ago, you and I would probably be in agreeance on most of what we have discussed. As I grew older though, I started to understand what it really is that makes this country great and sets us apart from the rest of the world. My father grew up in Sweden and experienced socialism first hand for much of his life. It was his wisdom which made me realize how the freedoms we enjoy here come from the right to self-governance which is directly enabled by our taking responsibilities for our own life and family, without looking to government for assistance, preservation or state of well being. After my kids were born, it all became perfectly clear to me as it may someday for you, and if that doesn't scare you, nothing will, lol.