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I always felt Veronica was honest, even when he knew his own views would not be readily accepted or supported. He was particularly good at identifying other's hypocracies which I particularly liked. Veronica was unable to see and accept that we have all had hurtful experiences in life, but we, for the most part, have been adult enough to build bridges in whatever form (more love, more learning, more psychiatric help, more medications) and get over it. He was unable to get past his experiences and hurt, and you say he wanted to be left alone, but he seeked attention all over the boards, even from people he'd asked leave him alone (like myself). quote:
His "racism" only extended to the tune of wanting to keep to his own kind and letting others be and the generalizations that go with that outlook. Frankly, its perfectly within his right to chose who he wants to be with, but he never advocated that his way was "the right way" or that others should chose the same as he. The virtue with him was that he was upfront about his positions and you knew where he stood You have no idea how much I agree with you on this! I have worked in places and have spoken to people who proclaim they aren't racists, but boy were they dellusional?! I've always said "at least the KKK have the common courtesy of wearing white sheets and making their position obvious." Having said that, I don't think any group should have to put up with bigotry from members if they find it distateful. I have never reported any of Veronica's messages, because frankly I didn't find the angry loon threatening, but do I miss him, HELL NO! Am I a smidgen disappointed that so many of you loved and miss his vitriol, the honest answer is yes, but I'll live. M
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