Originally Posted by mml

First let me just state that this is only my opinion, and that I am completely convinced that while it is only my opinion, I am completely right.

If someone wants to take the opportunity to experience life in another part of the world, I have no qualms about it. There are innumerable good reasons to do so. To leave because the person you wanted to win an election did not or because a certain person did, is not one of these many reasons; at least if you truly believe in democracy. As of yet, no one can prove to me that this was a rigged election (ask the people in Ukraine about those), so like it or not George W. Bush is the duly elected President of the United States. To leave a country where we truly have the ability to make a difference in our government, is showing a great lack of respect for those who have worked and fought and died for us to have the power to do so. I get very frustrated when I hear people want to leave. What this country needs are people who want to get involved and work to make this an even greater country. Do we have problems? Of course we do, but walking away from them is no answer. If you don't like what is going on, if you don't like what this administration is doing then get involved. Work with community groups, talk to your representatives, write letters, Hell RUN FOR OFFICE!!! To leave the country is the only surefire way to guarantee you will not have a voice in how our country is governed. If you truly feel this is your only option, then I will join the chorus of others who have said, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out." What I would prefer is that you join me and many others as members of the Loyal Opposition. Those who are proud to be Americans, but are stiving to change the direction this nation is headed and to shine light on the errors, misjudgements and any wrongdoings of this administration and conversly support this administration when it makes good decisions. America should never be about throwing in the towel, it should be about picking yourself up off the floor and getting back into the fight.