Not sure if this post will make it to the list or not-if it does-Thanks BIG for allowing 'equal time!' If it doesn't, well at least I tried! Having a son at the Pentagon has put me on edge. Going three days without hearing from him was pure hell. Finally being able to hear his voice and knowing he is okay has helped....but then I do the unusual, I read the FML. I usually just skim it because there are too many things allowed here that I don't approve-but I also feel there are too many important issues and topics covered here, that I know I can't to without it. I know there are others going through things similar to what I have gone through this last week, so I read it looking for updates or posts from people caught up in this tragedy. But what do I get? I get more political opinions that have nothing to do with this list...I get the post of someone who over the last week has thrown several opinions out and I can no longer remain silent about this. I am angry! I am angry that this has been allowed! I have opinions, too! But have I come on this list saying that I think we should have sent a team of highly trained marksmen in to take out Sadam ten years ago? Do I come on here and say that I believe a retaliatory bombing strike should have occurred three days ago? No! I don't come on here and say that because one: these are my opinions and are not open for debate and two: this list is not the place for it! I have a son picking up the body parts of innocent Americans killed in this vicious attack-witnessing things that are going to change his life forever, and I have to come on this list and read political views that are so anti-American it makes me ill! Every Amercian in this country has the right to be safe and protected whether it is in Wal-mart, their own home, a theater showing X-rated movies or a CHURCH! Every American has that right and that is what the thousands of people who have lost their lives over the last week died for! I am mad that this post was allowed as I feel it is disrespectful to everything America stands for and it is a slap in the face to us who have loved who have volunteered to serve and protect-be it in the United States Militar, thePolice Forces or whatever! So...I am asking that posts containing political opinions no longer be allowed on this list. Posts relaying information in regards to family and friends should be welcomed....but hearing how one person is 'horrified' because the President quoted a scripture from the Bible when there are so many other horrible things befalling us as a nation right now is not only sickening-it simply should not be allowed! If you agree with me, I am asking that you please, send BIG a short messages stating that you believe political opinions should not be allowed! This is NOT the place....and it certainly is NOT the time! If I offended anyone...do NOT expect an apology! Judy [Moderator's note: Judy, and all FMLers, my opinion about this is already explained in my post above. As much as I enjoy hearing from subscribers, there is no need to send me a note as Judy suggested. And, specifically to Judy: Thank you for your comments. I felt many of the posts of the last few days helped us to bond and to heal in these difficult times. You may have missed some of the earlier posts and my invitation for them (heck, not like you didn't have some things on your mind -- I glad to know your son is OK now!) or you may just have a different opinion. Either is fine. I'd just like to reinforce that the FML will remain generally on-topic as I feel is usually the case. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 3542]