[PleaseNoMore]

I have never, ever understood the mentality of a people who could be manipulated and bullied by a handful. I’ve always had a severe rebellious streak in me; particularly against corrupt authority, and one frightfully unbecoming of a lady, much to my dear proper mother’s dismay. I just had the thought to cross my mind...what if this has been “placed” in me for such a time as this?

[mick]

None of us can escape history. Your post reminded me of how, throughout our history, ordinary people came to see the dangers to our country and acted.
This country was founded by extraordinary men....but built and sustained by ordinary men and women who did not let the fire of liberty die in their hearts. I think our time is coming to keep the fire lit. And I truly believe we are up to the challenge.....we'd better be or the dream dies with us!

[Mr. Silverback]

I just had the thought to cross my mind...what if this has been “placed” in me for such a time as this?

I think my combative streak is there for the same reason.