Enough is enough. A call for compassion.

[davidthegnome]

44. There may be a few.

I do not believe they are quite as persuasive, as powerful, or as numerous as would be required for them to be terribly effective. I also don't think they are more in one camp than in another. I am far more concerned about the republicans, tea party members, and others throughout various internet social media that are trying to control the narrative.

I believe that the vast majority of people who come here are decent people, with good intentions. I don't think I'll ever change my mind about that. Also... generosity is a basic principle that I think we as democrats, generally believe in.

I've always liked you and enjoyed your posts, Grasswire - and have appreciated you following mine and often offering positive comments and contributions. I do think though, that a lot of us are getting too carried away in these primaries. Clinton supporters aren't the enemies of Sanders supporters - and Sanders supporters aren't the enemies of Clinton supporters. We want a lot of the same things, we are on the same side. It shouldn't even be a matter of sides... but of policies, of how best to promote and accomplish progressive legislation and change. I believe we can work together to do these things - more, I believe we can only accomplish these things by working together.

As for the people being paid to disrupt, I believe they will ultimately fail in their missions... because the general consensus that I am seeing, over and over again... is that we all believe in greater equality for everyone, in many different regards.

With respect and appreciation - and gratitude for you, as always, my friend - I would ask that you take a deep breath and remember that most of the people here are your friends, your brothers and sisters, at the very least, your political allies. We're in this together.