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Originally Posted by Kasept

I'm not alluding modern day politicians to Thomas Paine. My concern is with the tone and quality of the society in which we live. Though it won't make the discussion any easier, I'll leave while introducing the German/Yiddish word Menschlichkeit. It means humaneness -- caring for the impoverished and oppressed, any less fortunate than yourself. My preference in governance is for those that can at least maintain a modicum of the empathy required for it.

Thanks - I understand. A good friend of mine uses that word from time to time. And I'm enjoying the discussion, though as usual I am catching some arrows from others.

But hey, like the description says, this group is where the "flame wars" thrive, so not complaining.