Ricker (at RickerBBM AT aol DOT com)

Thank you for your email, it shows involvement. I meant the post as a joke! That's why I put in the last sentence. I'm just glad that it's all over and we can start mending fences. What has concerned me most is that both sides have become so polarized and vitriolic I'm worried about our future. How can anyone govern a country when just about one-half of the citizens thinks the worst of the other half?

I don't understand the "AZZ" word in your post. Surely you weren't intending to call me "a--?" I expect better and I don't take it personally. You called me a "Democrat?" I'm also a chip/slot card collector, father, 33 year husband, veteran (if you count the USAF?), retired high school teacher, fisherman, private pilot, I've donated over $300 to the building fund, I was the Main Hall fountain Monitor in the 6th grade, and I try to live an honest life.

Incidentally, since you responded to my post on this Chip Board maybe you're a collector. I collect $5 chips mostly from California and Nevada but I have some fractionals and miscellaneous slot cards. I'm in an area of Southern California surrounded by Indian casinos so if you're collecting anything Indian...let me know.

My congratulations and best wishes to George Bush. It really is the USA that I love and hope the best for.

Regards,