forgiving is the easy part, it's forgetting that rarely happens...and actually, remembering is what makes the lessons learned.

I figured that some americans would see an attempt at respect as weakness. ITs much more american to make OTHERS bow to OUR customs and have OUR type of government and way of life,,isnt it? (smh)

some places around here raised the cost of the tobacco for roll your own...maybe to make more profit. I was able to buy a 1 lb bag of tobacco for $10 but now it's $50

I am glad that Obama went to Asia trying to strengthen the relations over there. There is nothing more important than having peace right now.

I don't think he will get China to agree on tougher sanctions on Iran. They too think that the Iranians should be entitled to electricity.

If anything I am certain America will find a reason to attack the country one day anyway just because they think they have the potential of creating nucleur missiles like they did with Iraq.

What it is worth, I hope that one day the relations between Iran and the US will eventually strengthen and lead to peace. War is not something we need right now in my opinion.

Now you can call me Pro-Iranian if you like, but if you have never met Iranians then how can you know the story from their side? If you only watch the CNN news channel than you will only see the American's view. Why don't you try talking to some Iranians to see how they feel about the subject?

I have and I can say that this ancient civilization is very interesting with its culture, food, and lifestyle. I wish that they will prosper and ensure stability in their region reaching out to other countries to create a peaceful environment for everyone.

Those who are violent and want to use violence to create war should be stopped before it will happen. This goes for Americans also! Don't always think your country is full of angels who made only good decisions. They messed up bad getting their noses into Iranian affairs in my opinion. I don't blame many of the people in that region if they don't want American politics interfering in what they believe is right.

Remember you are sharing this world and not running it. If your mentality is this way then it is no different then a Roman mentality when the Romans were conquering alot of countries expanding their empire.

I call it the Roman Empire Syndrome. Get rid of it and learn to understand cultures, opinions, reasons, and not only understand, but also get involved in it and create peace and not war for your own benefits.

*** Thank you for your pseudo-intellectual comment! However, I fail to see how is it related to my personal reaction to the Abra's thought? I mean, I haven't intended postulating any rules of interconnectedness -- if your good in either science or philosophy, your guaranteed to be a good person -- or anything of the sort...
You, probably, overanalyzed my statement, and twisted it into some kind of a cause (science/philosophy mastery) and effect (becomming a good person) -- I made No such generalization, sorry!

I thought 'naturalism' was when everyone took their clothes off, but no one cared that they had done so.

Edit: as in, a synonym for nudism.

Honestly, you never cease to amaze me with the fluidity of your thoughts -- so fee and all-embracing -- wonderful!

... If logical proof fails, the answer must be most Illogical!!!
A real scientist cannnot help but embrace the phillosophy!

Ony true if the Christians can stop the abortion clinic bombers, McVeys, ect....