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Single, 48 years old, liberal, registered Democrat, born and grew up in the NYC suburb of Great Neck. I've travelled most of America and recently visited China.
Ever since I began sticking metal objects into wall sockets at age 8 I had ths fascination with electricity; so I became an electrical engineer. I am always trying to understand why things work the way they do.
I am also quite the researcher driven by curiosity to learn and understand the meaning of life; self-taught in psychology, behavior science, music theory, pharamcology, divorce and people.
I am also what the right like to call a part of the "Christian Left".....Thank you, because it means I am tolerant, respecting,open minded, sincere, honest and can see things from different perspectives. Still, being educated in science and engineering I really like opinions to be backed up with evidence; and not because Fox News, Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman and Rush Oxy-Limbaugh say it's so. Sarah I like, she is perky, but Michelle is too much like my ex-wife. As for Oxy; I can't quite forgive Limbaugh for calling Jerry a "dead doper" in 1995.
In 2008 I quickly discovered why people are the way they are in places like NC, AL, MS and why they just do not fit into the 21st century (and are a potential threat to others). People really believe things just because they "once heard it on Fox News" or because "That is what god says"!
OK, I am pro-life and against the death penalty, I believe that we have the right to do what we choose in our own homes as long as nobody get hurt, the kids are not being unduly influenced by what society will not embrace; and we realize that drugs, alcohol, cell phones, texting and changing CD's while driving can be equally dangerous. Well, the term is "personal responsibility and accountability"; "cause and effect" and choices. No; the governement should not be busting down the door, busting our compassionate Doctor's, listening to our phone calls and reading our e-mails (this site included).
I believe that government has a moral obligation to make laws which benefit society since business and individuals will covet with reckless disregard for others. Also, we are falling behind in the world and now rank 9th. What I am really thinking is, "We owe our children an America free of the consequences of our selfish and shortsighted choices" and there is still time. Empower them to see their qualities and follow their dreams. Give them a loving family, give them good role models, give them healthcare and give them full access to an affordable college education. Give them a break!
Being judged and labeled as part of the "Christian Left" I must say that divorce in itself is the biggest threat to the family (nothing else comes close). It's really bad and it's really out of control. Funny, how the highest divorce rate is close to 70% for the so called Fundamentalist Christians. And when the Preacher is talking about those they consider "naughty American's" why isn't divorce mentioned? I know why; if you lose 67% of your congregation then your Church loses a lot of money. Enough said?
I go to Church, and yes I am divorced, but I am not happy about it and accept responsibilty for my mistakes. I believe we can better ourselves by taking personal responsibility and being tolerant to others, working together, and I really like President Obama.
And when I look up into the night sky I have to ask, "Who created this marvelous universe"? I also know if I go on the flawed premise that the "Bible is God's spoken word, which speaks only the "truth in absolutes..." then I am robbing myself of my humanity. Why; because the Bible was written by man and given some of the beavior by people of religion I think this is a bad assumption. The only thing I know about absolutes, good/bad, right/wrong, love/hate are those people whose reality is about "absolutes" and they suffer from Borderline Personality DIsorder!
You can learn so much from just listening to others and whether they are age 7, 14 or 97, a PhD Scientist or the high school teenager who "sees the problem with adults" all have a wisdom we can learn from. People earn trust and credability by their words and actions, and not by their blaming, labeling, judging or being stupid!
Being an engineer I like people who express themselves with facts to back up their claims.
Keep the conversation light and balanced by listening and talking; be open minded and attain wisdom by listening and seeing the world through others perspective.

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One day at a time, cause and effect, and walk the path which lead to my goals. Stop along the way and meet people, see places and do not take anything for granted. Stay clear of toxic relationships. Pursue my interests and be myself. Oh yea, try to make your ex into one of those life long friends, but not if he/she is causing you and those closest to them pain and hurt. Some people can be a trusted friend whiel others cannot.
Still, I wouldn't suggest running back to the way things were if things did not work back them; life is too short.

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Engineer by day, bass guitar, music, downloading music, high fidelity sound, computers, graphic arts, behavior sciences, psychology, trains big and small, camping, traveling by car, conversation, friends and family

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