Alright, I'm starting to think this blog was a bad idea. There has been nothing but sniping between those on both sides of the political spectrum, and right now, that's the last thing we need.

On a larger scale around this campus, the tension between both sides has reached a point that isn't constructive for anybody, regardless of political affiliation. Posters are being torn down, newspapers are being stolen, certain conservatives are receiving hate mail ... this isn't good for ANYBODY.

I have my own views, and I will certainly espouse them as time goes on, but we all need to start being civil about this without making personal attacks or generalizations. I've been guilty of it in the past, but it's time to start showing a little maturity here ... on BOTH sides of the issues.

I mean, what ever happened to good ol' fashioned civilized discourse? I'm doing my part -- the cartoons have been taken down off the window, I'm easing up on the Bush-bashing, and this blog was created to foster some actual dialogue, instead of anonymous whining and complaining.

We've done our part at The VanCougar. Now, it's your turn.