This applies to everybody

Submitted by Blane Burns (United States), Jan 18, 2008 at 12:32

We all can be subject to such attacks of rage as those experienced by the members of the Muslim religion. Unfortunately these folks are under the rules of a religion that would have them stuck in the 14th century. That allows for one great big culture shock.

I am of Scottish/Indian descent and must avoid occasions of anger or go into a cold rage and kill everybody around me in a Berserker trance. I simply do not allow that kind of anger. Neither me nor my neighbors could survive it. This is why I cannot bear to study current politics or discuss it much in depth. What used to be good entertainment I now see as a true battle of ideals. I stand by mine. As in the Alamo; I draw a line in the sand. As in the Alamo; I will die for a just cause I believe in and take as many as I may with me.

It seems to me the trick here is to learn to see who feels as strongly as you do in opposition and to take them out before they get you. Just like always in this old world. Nothing really changes so long as we are Humans. That is the fun of being here....We over think everything and often thought is not the appropriate response.

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