From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Iain short Subject: [VFB] VFB - Prayers, Politics, Religion and the delete button
I do not share the religious beliefs of a number of the VFB members but never take offense at their beliefs or their requests for prayers. I understand the comfort taken by others from their beliefs and wish them well. I don't live in the US and my low opinions of their political leaders would have little to offer so I don't. BUT I WOULD LIKE IT MADE CLEAR THAT I, IAIN SHORT, DID NOT AND NEVER HAVE VOTED FOR TONY BLAIR, GORDON BROWN, PRESCOTT, MANDELSON, BECKET OR ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE BLOODY LABOR PARTY. THE DAMAGE THEY HAVE DONE TO MY COUNTRY IS NOT MY FAULT..... Please - Could we now get back to fly tying as a topic, and would someone please identify their swap for which have tied streamer flies, Ive lost track... Ian and VFB That was hilarious ! I just opened my front door and screamed to the neighborhood, "It's not my fault!" My own 2 cents. Like Ian `my own views on politics and religion are probably not shared by many on the list. I am pretty sure I am somewhat to the left of most of the list. And because I am involved in a new and exploding business, while I read the list every day I simply do not post at all. Having said that, I love what Tony and Jimmie shared on this topic. I have met a number of folks on the list. Some have been guests in my home; I have fished with a few; tied flies with a few and most importantly have made great friends. I also thought the initial comments on the war definitely pushed the limits of VFB. However, it is my pleasure to read about our families and I do not mind in the least when people on this list ask for our prayers, love and support. It's almost difficult for me to express how meaningful the support was that I got from this list and from FF@ 10 years ago when my daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Both on the list and off there were days when that correspondence brought me back from some very dark places and dark thoughts. Ironically, perhaps the most important source of that solace came from a fly rod building Baptist minister I think the unique genius of this list is that we have been able to balance that fine line between flyfishing and concern for one another. If you really want to see a train wreck jump over to FF@ for awhile. I also love that list, but I would say that fewer than 20% of the posts are actually about flyfishing. And the fur flies regularly. My final comment comes from being a Jew. Thankfully, I live in a country where being a religious minority is not something that I have to think about very often. And I don't think I've ever have to think about that on this list. We always told our kids that what was most important in life is to find someone who was a good person and who they could be really happy with. Each others religion was of little consequence. And I feel the same way about the list. Who am I to judge where someone else finds solace. Frankly I am happy that those listers who asked for prayers have a faith that sustains them and have vulnerability and courage to ask for help when they need it. Of course if that lister happens to Dr Demento, he does need prayer, he needs meds and lots of them J Just my 2 cents, Going back to work. JG --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
