"Obviously a very thoroughly thought out decision, and one I understand and respect. You are an amazing horsewoman, and a moving writer." This ^^ Thank you for sharing with us. I think it took as much courage to find a willing home for her as it would have to euthanize her. I hope she's re...

"I don't agree with the Dem platform and I don't agree with the Rep platform." We need more independent thinkers. Do you agree with portions of both/either? Does the Libertarian or Tea Party platform appeal to you? The Green Party? I'm not being facetious, I'm genuinely asking. It's refres...

"Fixing the "gun problem" is not a single solution short of taking them all away and as many of you insist, that won't happen..." Yeah, but the concept sure seems to scare you. And "fixing the gun problem" has been an overwhelming success in Australia. Why can't you adm...

I have one that fits the bill in every way you've described except on the other side of the country. Wish I could help!

The comments in the piece were not entirely flattering to the Dems either, Abby, in case you hadn't noticed.

While I agree with most of what has been posted heretofore, and I really applaud carpe's attempt to have a good discussion without all the vitriol (yes, I am guilty of it too) that accompanies most discussions on the topic, I am not sure that any of the current problems with shootings in the US can ...

Yeah - I like. Welcome KK

"Most of these idiots shooting each other are doing it with illegally obtained guns." Sad to say, this is false. Maybe in ganster infested inner cities, but the mass shootings recently have all been with legally obtained firearms. WMW - I didn't know you were a Constitutional scholar. Or a...