and yes, i think we bear responsibility in a representative system, and arguably even bear some responsibility in non-representative systems.

unfortunatly i have the view that innaction is unpardonable, and at the same time, i have a very real fear of action.

In my mind there is no question that once judged, i will be found wanting.
"whoever has done an atom's weight of good shall see it"

its those loose atoms that i will be pleading for most freverently. In my mind there is no excuse.
thankfully, God is merciful.

i voted badnarkis in the last, nader in the previous.

i'm crossing my fingers hoping jesse jackson runs again.

i love his debates. the man is brilliant.

his son represents illinois in the house.

i agree in principle. but then that would make me as guilty of Britain going to war in Iraq as Tony Blair. and that i cannot accept because i oppose that with every fibre of my being

peace
thanks for your input 'Deep' - i agree