Reply #23: This is me. I live in fundieville so there's always been a lot of reserve [View All]

between my atheistic self and those eager to witness, testify and convert. When you grow up/live amongst this population group you develop a wariness about getting too close to anyone.

But the political line has grown as stark since 2000.

I proudly wear a pin on my purse and my clothes that says "Bring the Troops Home Now!", I have Tammy Duckworth stickers and yard signs adorning my house and my vehicles, I have peace symbol decals on my front door. I find that by being obnoxiously obvious about my politics the only ones who approach me agree with me, the RWers who try to challenge me are quickly shot down.

It creates chasms of quiet and wariness which doesn't really make me crazy since I'm already estranged from most of my fundy neighbors, friends and family. It just makes me sad that there's no bridging anymore. I find my solace and companionship in helping the Duckworth and Laesch campaigns, my husband and my kids, and a few self-selected individuals who value Dem principles as much as I.