Hammer - I agree with what you are saying. I guess we both agree that regardless of age, education, or experiences, people will have different views. I should have known that you weren't stereotyping everyone.
I realize a PhD doesn't mean you know everything and I know that not all professors are left wing (or right wing for that matter). I also know that views change as you grow older and gain more experience. I know my views on many things have changed since high school, and I am sure the next ten years of my life will bring more change.
I think we both pretty much think the same things here. I just didn't want to be lumped into any one "group" after your post. I know it is hard to preface everything you say when on an internet message board and I guess I just took what you typed as exactly what you meant. Sorry. Looks like it was just a little misunderstanding there. Everything is cool now
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