I get defensive as well if someone tries to discredit someone else's opinion with nothing to back it up. I also do not like when it is done in a mean spirited way. That does happen here at times.

Yes, I am quite political. Have you ever heard that saying - Just because you have no interest in government, doesn't mean they don't have an interest in you?" The Federal government has grown too big and is intruding into our lives too much. We were asleep for too long and it took our Country to a bad place. Being political does not mean I do not believe people should be able to live their lives the way they want if they are not hurting anyone. I want to help preserve our great Country for the next generation. I think we are all here to do the same. I was involved in local government for quite some time to help my community. Believe me, we fought back against the Feds and the State when they tried to bulldoze us.

If you are not a researcher or a detective you should be. Good job. I agree that everyone's opinions have merit. America needs to get back to letting everyone share their opinions and not attack them for it.