Long days, long nights

[chervilant]

16. This...

As a human being, I am also attempting to make sense of this. And, of course, that is in the context of my life experiences, and my limited level of understanding. In terms of this forum, some of you may remember that I’ve always tried to advocate non-violence. I’ve used quotes from my two mentors -- Onondaga Chief Paul Waterman and Rubin “Hurricane” Carter -- and others -- Gandhi and King -- to express the view that there’s too much fear, anger, and hatred in our culture. That we must counter these negative forces with compassion, understanding, and love. Those are the markers along the pathways to Higher Ground. These are the same guidelines I use when things are tough.

I always read your posts; you are one of the few on this forum who eloquently advocates for compassion, understanding and love in the face of hate-mongering and fear-mongering. I am so very sorry that you've had to deal with the fallout of that pathetic man's anger.