Your posts give me hope that there are some clear-thinking people South of the border (and among humans in general). I can see too that you are willing to listen and debate in a reasonable and respectful manner which most of the others aren't. So many times I have seen people accuse you of things that are not accurate and just their perception of what they think you said. I have also seen you be reasonable and accommodating and even apologizing to people who are the ones who should be apologizing to you. I can relate to trying to balance trying to get important information out and correct misinformation while trying to keep the peace. It's very challenging, I know.
I'm sure that I'm not the only one who notices the quality of your posts and the good qualities that you have that come across through them. Those that get upset at you appear to me quite biased and blind to their own flaws and unwilling to consider the weaknesses in their arguments. This is my sincere opinion
and please don't get discouraged and leave as we need more people like you on here, not less.
As for me, its a long story, but at the age of 45 I'm living alone for the first time after leaving a dysfunctional and emotionally abusive long-term marriage, studying psychology full time, running a business, and trying to get into a Masters of Social Work so I can help people and get paid for it. My spare time is spent volunteering in palliative care and with a group that helps women and girls to empower themselves through education. At the same time trying to convince some family members and friends that their anti-muslim stance is uncalled for and that Syrian refuges are human too and deserve our help. I think there's more but I can't remember right now, but that's my little bit to try to save the world
. If I had more time I would do more but I'm also saving a bit of time to try to find myself a boyfriend
, one that has a good heart and understands my need to save the world.