Yes, thanks to all who have encouraged me, I am back from my fear engendered more or less forced sabbatical.  Definitely a learning experience but one I am not anxious to repeat.

I learned: that a lot of people really understood the need to have conversation on difficult topics and did think through to their own conclusions on the subject; that a minority of very loud and angry people wanted to scare me. They did.

I am still concerned about our ability to have civil discourse. Speaking to that concern I will no longer be an enabler for those who like to shout and condemn. I take the position that this site is like my home. I invite people in to talk substantively. I welcome a lively discussion where minds can possibly be changed. I do not welcome people into my home to attack me or others–and I will not welcome them here.

If you come in the door looking for a platform to condemn others, you will be asked to leave. Your comments will be deleted.