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Folks, let's try and get some perspective here. Do I have friends? Yes, of course. Do you? I'll bet. If anybody asks you any further details about them, the hackles on your neck should be going up. Is there any nationality or ethnic food I won't eat? No. There's SOME things on their menus I won't eat, but that doesn't stop me from eating there. Have I been to a Japanese Steak House? Yes. Did I order sushi/sushimi? NO. Did I eat the hibachi shrimp and steak? Absolutely. If I had a "friend" who condemned me for eating there, the hackles would pop, and rightfully so. First off, if they're a friend, what told them they had a right to condemn me? Secondly, why should it bother me? Remember, those who condemn/speak bad about others do the same about you behind your back. Daily. Why? By the grace of God, I can only speak to that from what I've read, not from self experience. It's nothing but a means to attempt to satisfy a serious lack of self esteem. By knocking others, they become stronger. Then, if they can "pack up" with a bunch of others, like a gang, they can feel almost like we do when we're by ourselves. They're almost like drug addicts. They've GOT to get their fix. Which brings us to the situation we're facing today. I truly feel sorry you're facing life in the pit of misery, but I refuse to share it with you. Instead of continuing on your present course, why not step out on your own and start setting your OWN course instead of following other's? People are out here willing to help those who are truly willing to help themselves. Stop the hate, cancellation, criticism, condemnation, and division. Instead of having your canoe dragged by a towline from somebody else, start paddling your own. Be your OWN boss, not somebody's lemming. I don't care about age, sex, skin color, political leanings, religion, height/weight, or any of the other thousands of clarifications. You shouldn't either. Be the best YOU you can be. That's enough. Trust me.