This week I discovered an issue with my Google account that led me to read a a post I had published in November, 2008 at DrErica’s Weblog.  Looking back, I can see that at that time I felt safe, secure and confident that our American democracy was intact.  We, living in a civilized, democratic society would NEVER behave in an uncivilized, brutal manner.

Now, with the current escalation of mass shootings, the political division and nastiness, the horrific attacks on the people in Ukraine, and the huge number of Americans believing propaganda and lies, we are brought back to the reality of human nature and the powerful effects of love vs hate.  Continue reading →