July 25, 2006
Hate Mail
I’m starting to get sick and tired. Sick and tired of being ridiculed for my political position. Sick and tired of being interrogated for believing in God. For being pro-life. For being a feminist. For being a “patriot” (yes, I was called a patriot.) I’m also sick of being accused of hypocrisy. Especially when it’s the pot calling the kettle black. No, that wasn’t a racist remark either. So to all the venom spewing, filth-mongering persons who send me nasty e-mails in response to my abortion or Iraq war posts: Get off your ACLU high horses and worry about more important things. Like actually standing by your viewpoints without being wishwashy, flip-floppy, cry babies.
Even as sick and tired as I’ve become, I will never give in to idiots like the man who e-mailed me.
Here’s a portion of the hate speech e-mail I received:
“Dana, where do you get off telling us that we are all alike? Where do you get off pushing your moral high ground on good people who care about the war in Iraq? We don’t want to see any more deaths. It’s time to withdraw our troops. Your little attack poster of the NYT is complete haranguing. It’s clear you have no education to back your claims of any of your beliefs. You just sit around blindly following your Catholic faith. Catholics are the worst ones. You hide behind pro-life movements, but are more than willing to send our boys off to war. And we’re supposed to be impressed by the fact you maintain a blog? Don’t you have real friends? Obviously not. You’re seeking validation for your pathetic little life. I think perhaps you should serve in Iraq. Front line. I doubt you’d survive. Even if you do have faith.”
I think I was blinded by the use of big words. Do you even know what haranguing means, buddy?
First of all, why do you read my blog? Are you looking for some weak woman to dump your insults on? You won’t find her here. Secondly, I’m not sure where you’re going with your point. First you talk about deaths in Iraq. “Liberals” (and I use that word loosely to encompass all the radical Ted Kennedy/John Murtha/Max Clelland wannabes like yourself, dear E-mailer) are screaming like squealing pigs about losing the lives of 10,000 men and women in Iraq — but you’re more than willing to exterminate 1.3 million babies every year to abortions. You’ll demand that we withdraw our troops from Iraq, but you won’t support the ban on partial birth abortion. By the way, the House voted 403 - 3 against withdrawal of our troops! And I’m pushing my moral high ground onto others? I’m a hypocrite? Spare me. Even your own beloved Democrats know they don’t want a withdrawal (or maybe they just know how to fool Americans with an election around the corner). They’ll vote for the war before they vote against it. Hey! Where have I heard that before?
These Democrats just like to wave their flags and flail their arms for attention. To scare the American people into defeat. But thank God above that Americans are smarter than you. And I mean that in the nicest way possible.
Yes, I may be angry with the New York Times for openly publishing information about financial records that track the terrorists. But, tell me: What else is new? The Treason Times has never been much use. Frank Rich and Maureen Dowd should be lucky they have never been indicted for treason. If it were the days of World War II, I’d be embarrassed for them. Wait! I AM embarrassed for them.
And what does my Catholic faith have to do with your attack? Are you really that intolerant of religion? Or, are you just out of insults that you’re grasping for straws? You must be. Especially to attack my blog. I’d love to read yours, but you send anonymous e-mails from fake addresses instead of showing your slimy face. No wonder I hold no credibility to your remarks.
The funniest thing is you’re upset about losing lives in Iraq but you point blank tell me to serve in this war in hopes that I’ll die on the front lines. As God is my witness, I pray that you see the light. I pray that you understand that you need help. God Bless You. I do have faith.
I know I don’t have a Harvard education. I’m not a politician. I’m not a lawyer. But I also know right from wrong. I know that life is precious. I know that I stand by my beliefs and I’m not afraid to speak out. I’m not going to let people like you extinguish my voice. You can’t take my right to free speech away. You can’t take my patriotism from me. You can’t trample on my beliefs. You can’t stop me from loving America and my president. No matter how hard you try, no matter how many insults you spew my direction. Never. Gonna. Happen.
Posted by Dana @ 8:30 am • Uncategorized
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July 25th, 2006 at 8:34 am, Anonymous Says:
You know what I like about being in America? The right to think and believe in what I want no matter what others say and/or believe. Isn’t that a nice thing? Just because people hold different beliefs and opinions doesn’t make one right and the other wrong. It’s just thoughts in one mind from another. I think that’s fine. Sorry to the guy who can’t except that and must attack someone because they don’t see eye to eye with his beliefs/opinions.
~ Fat Chick
July 25th, 2006 at 9:37 am, Dana Says:
FC, thank you for your comment. It’s nice to know that there are people who can accept my beliefs — even when they are different than others.
July 25th, 2006 at 12:14 pm, Queen of Spain Says:
Awww, I miss hate mail. I haven’t gotten any in awhile that got me all crazy. Send your troll my way. I’m bored.
July 25th, 2006 at 12:40 pm, Dana Says:
Queen…I don’t know what I did to this guy, but he wants me dead. *L* Ah….I tell ya…….the jerks - they’re priceless.
How the hell are ya? Ready for BlogHer?? =)
July 25th, 2006 at 12:43 pm, Anonymous Says:
You’re just looking for attention. That’s it. Why did you even respond to me?
July 25th, 2006 at 12:56 pm, Grace Says:
Hi Dana,
I’m sorry you’re having such a tough time with this person who does not want to name him/herself. Oy…
I’m not even an American, yet, but I am extremely patriotic and I lov this country to bits. Even though I may not agree with all its policies I still respect the government and its leaders.
I’m not harvard educated, or clued up with politics, hell, I’m just lucky to catch a break from my kids every so often, so I cannot give an opinion here…I’d just come off sounding blonde. So I’ll keep quiet.
Just thought I’d pop in and see how ya doing…I miss you, Dana!!
Have a good day, sweet!
Gracia~~~xo
July 25th, 2006 at 1:08 pm, Dana Says:
Gracie! I miss you, too! I’m coming to visit you. I just can’t load your blog at work. MSN hates me. As soon as I get home your my first stop!
-hugs huge-
You’ll never come off as blonde, just so you know.
July 25th, 2006 at 1:51 pm, Anonymous Purple Car Says:
You’re great Dana! I love to read your blogs. You crack me up most of the time. I give you credit for voicing your opinion so openly!! Your one of my first stops of the day when I get on the computer.
July 25th, 2006 at 3:09 pm, Dana Says:
PURPLE CAR!!!! You’re back!!! It’s so good to see you!! How’s the weather there? -snicker-
July 25th, 2006 at 3:46 pm, mommaobrienx7 Says:
Man I can’t believe you got an email like that. You have a right to voice your opinions on your blog or anywhere! I however, am biased as I agree with most of what you write. I can’t believe he attacked you personally for your beliefs.
July 25th, 2006 at 3:51 pm, Dana Says:
Momma O’Brien, he’s just a weak minded man. I do hope he finds God in his life.
July 25th, 2006 at 10:06 pm, Anonymous Purple Car Says:
You Rock Dana!
July 25th, 2006 at 10:10 pm, Anonymous Says:
3 glasses of wine prohibit me from speaking exactly what I want to say.
So I will be back with either a comment or a new blog entry that I’m working on. Either way, one pig who can spell does not make a diddly. Right, Bo?
xoxo
Dana/Texas Mammie
July 25th, 2006 at 10:38 pm, Dana Says:
DANA!! I flippin’ adore you. (No…I’m not talking about myself) -snicker snort- I’m such a dork.
Purple Car…you flatterer, you!
July 26th, 2006 at 1:13 am, Liz Says:
Isn’t it just a wonderful world we live in today? (you can insert a whole lotta sarcarm, here at this point). I love my hubby, I really do, but somtimes it really annoys me as to why he can’t seem to understand that there are some days where I just don’t want to step foot out my door so that I don’t have to deal with those types of situations and people face to face. For me, it’s just a lot easier and a lot more fun to talk to people online. Take the anonymous dude or dudette. Read the email, fume, and relish the moment when you hit the delete button and can silence those words. And also that you can add him/her to you block list just makes it that much more fun. LOL!
July 26th, 2006 at 1:26 am, jeankfl Says:
I really don’t understand people that say they are americans, and worried about lives, etc, yet have no problem with “haranguing” others about their beliefs.(which is kinda Un-American) Of course, I am somewhat prejudiced…I agree with a lot of what you say, even though I’m NOT (gasp) A Catholic!!!! Jerk…hope he finds God and has to live with how he spoke to people and treated others..sorry, that wasn’t very forgiving, either..oh, well…
July 26th, 2006 at 12:29 pm, Dana Says:
liz! Thanks for the visit! I probably shouldn’t have even responded. But I was really feeling reactive. I am a spitfire, what can I say?
jean! You are sweet. And it doesn’t matter to me if you’re not Catholic. Just as long as you’re not a Democrat. -giggle- I’m kidding….kind of?? *W*
July 27th, 2006 at 8:45 am, Laura Says:
Dana, I found you through Mommy Story.
I am a raging democrat/liberal, and I STILL like how you present yourself. You stick to what you believe and you are informed about things. Yep- not wishy washy at all!
That is what makes the USA great. We can all have opinions!
I am also a PCOS’er and Clomid resistant also!! I did IVF to have my duo. Congratulations!
You have one helluva cute kid!
July 27th, 2006 at 9:42 am, Dana Says:
Hi Laura! Thanks for visiting me! I will wander over to see you!
August 1st, 2006 at 3:56 am, aunttea Says:
well! this was exciting!
((hugs))