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Being a Liberal

I am so proud to be a liberal-- Despite those who disparage the fact, Because I support medical care for all And help for those who have lacked. I have sympathy for the downtrodden Want the finest education for our kids I welcome to America the refugees And those who are down on the skids. I believe in freedom and opportunity No problem when government helps out For we the people are the goverment Helping each other is what it's all about. written September 12, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/20/2021 11:18:00 AM

Let me stand up and say I am the most liberal liberal I have ever met, and proud of it also "I welcome to America the refugees And those who are down on the skids. I believe in freedom and opportunity" To me it is a person who gives everyone an opportunity to thrive.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:28:00 PM

Absolutely. The sad thing is that so much that has been said about liberals is simply not true, and the derisive "lib" is just provoking and nasty. I am proud of all my liberal friends, but I also have friends who are conservative. I try my best not to be judgmental.

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/18/2021 11:04:00 AM

Perfectly expressed, I'm with you! Love will win and I believe, bring us all together in the end. I love those who disagree with me and hope that I will be loved in return! Happy Saturday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/18/2021 1:49:00 PM

Oh, I agree with you, Mike. What others believe is their business, and I don't think less of anyone because they believe differently from me. Thanks so much for your encouraging and thoughtful comment to me on my poem.

Thomas Wells

Date: 9/18/2021 12:31:00 AM

"...we the people are the government Helping each other is what it's all about." Wonderful poem! You've said it all. Society can be a desirable, just place for everyone to live, and so it is our moral obligation to make it so!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/18/2021 1:51:00 PM

Yes, I believe that is so, Thomas. We all have to do our part to make the world a better place for everyone who lives in it. I believe it was St. Paul who said, "Forget not to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." That's a beautiful, poetic way of thinking. Thanks so much for your thoughts.

Linda Craddick

Date: 9/14/2021 6:41:00 PM

This fellow liberal salutes you. Equality is allowing those who work the ability to earn a living wage, not having to decide between medication and food, the rent or the gas and light bill. So many GOOD people work so hard for so little. I also welcome refugees. The anger I feel for those who are so entitled that they can't allow "those" people in is overwhelming. Keep believing!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/14/2021 7:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Linda. I appreciate your thoughts.

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/14/2021 8:36:00 AM

It is God's way -- really, most Conservatives agree with you. We are closer than you think, more a difference of methods...and not hearts. Excellent write! Blessings my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/14/2021 10:09:00 AM

I believe it is, Joe. And, I think more "conservatives" are "liberal" but they just don't know what either stands for. I believe national polls have shown that a vast majority of Americans are liberals. Good!!!