I said my piece and was staying out of things. Hoping they would settle down. Apparently not.

I’ve been told now my qualities as a person are being discussed. And I don’t like that.

Pomtzu – you say respect earns respect. After taking a trip earlier this year I posted a thread about the national parks we visited and how it made me appreciate what the government does. Of course, a poster made that into a fight. And you Pomtzu – accused me of posting simply to get a fight. I don’t remember your exact words. I do remember how nasty the post was and how much it stung. So I deleted the thread.

Was I being political? Absolutely. That is why I posted it in the Dog House. (Perhaps sad to think a post about the good things your country does is political!) I was also being very sincere.

Let’s remember a post about everyone should have a gun. Posted to get a rise out of people? Absolutely. But not one word from you about the intent of the poster. In fact, on the deer slaying thread you said you “knew the thread would turn ugly.” But in that case of course, not the fault of the OP.

Have I commented on people’s typos etc? Yes, guilty as charged. Am I the only one? Please.

Your righteous indignation seems to be selectively applied.

You don’t like me. That is your business. But please – do not hold yourself out as an example of correct behavior. As you said – if you want respect – you need to earn it.