[*BCM*] We are so much more than just red or blue.

[turtle]

Hello world!

I am writing to you because I have seen far too many people I care about
become depressed and angry these past few years, especially during the
recent tumultuous election process.  And I want to remind you all of
something that keeps me hopeful, and joyous even in times when I might
otherwise feel like crying or lashing out...

Some people like to believe that this country is divided.  Well, I would
implore you NOT fall into the trap of dividing the US into warring
peoples.  We are most definitely not a nation of Black or White, Red or
Blue, Liberal or Conservative!  On the contrary, our country is the most
diverse in the world, with many, many shades of grey and PURPLE!  And
with all manner of political persuasions.  When we fall into the trap
of "Us against Them", we all lose.  But when we learn to embrace our
differences, we realize that we are a nation full of courageous,
compassionate, and ingenious people.  We should never forget this.  Our
country is amazing because of our differences, not in spite of them!

Whether you are one of the 20% of the US Americans who voted for George
Bush, one of the 20% who voted for Kerry, or one of the 60% who did
neither, you are part of what makes this a beautiful, diverse, and
unwieldly world that I love!

Thank you for being in my life!

Peace, love, and bicycles
Turil

PS. Please forward this to anyone and everyone you wish, especially
those folks who you may think of as being different than yourself!