[Huck]

Thanks brother. That's real kind of you. I tell you, I was deep into a book called Arguing Over Slavery, which recounts the battles in the House of Representatives in the 1830's when the whole world changed on me. Haven't cracked it open again since Tuesday. I suppose we've all had abit of an attitude adjustment lately. Anyway, thanks for the well wishes. I really appreciate it.

I am supposed to be flying down to Birmingham for Thanksgiving this year, to be with my uncle, aunt, and cousins. I once drove from Alabama to New Jersey in 16 hours. I'm considering not flying after all. I guess I'll see how things are going come November. I am not sure when I'll be in the mood to argue American history. All I can say is I hope y'all aren't thinking of seceding now. We have far too many hard hearted warriors in the Southland to go into a war without them.

[sheltonmac]

Thanks for the detailed report, and thanks be to God for your safety. I had just arrived at work when I heard the news. Suddenly, all the little things I had been complaining about that morning seemed insignificant. I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like. For those of us so far away, it still seems surreal. Even the images of the plane slamming into the building looks like something out of Hollywood. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

[wasp69]

I tell you, I was deep into a book called Arguing Over Slavery, which recounts the battles in the House of Representatives in the 1830's when the whole world changed on me. Haven't cracked it open again since Tuesday.

I know just what you mean; I haven't picked up any of my reference material since then, either, and have no real plans to. Well, at least as far as you and other civilized debating partners. I am currently engaged with a very hateful individual who has thrown the "n word" around with much proclivity.

I am not sure when I'll be in the mood to argue American history. All I can say is I hope y'all aren't thinking of seceding now. We have far too many hard hearted warriors in the Southland to go into a war without them.

I don't think you have a thing to worry about. I can give you a guarantee from this old Sailor/Hillbilly that secession is the last thing on my mind and nor do I want to hear another thing about it for a good long while; right or wrong, good or bad, then or now. A reporterette (my lovely wife) on the ground in Georgetown, SC, tells me that it is Stars and Stripes as far as the eye can see. Even the most ardent Southern supporters have put Old Glory back over top of their Confederate Battle Standards. I have taken the Bonnie Blue down in exchange for a 3'x 5' good ol' US of A flag. Don't think for a minute that the good people of South Carolina, or anywhere down "here" for that matter are happy this happened in either DC or New York. They fully understand what this means and what it takes to stop it in the future.

Best regards
God Bless
Looking forward to talking to you again soon.

wasp69