Ronald Reagen has died at age 93.

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While so many of us are still mourning the loss of Ronald Reagan, I honestly believe this tribute thread -- in danger of being hijacked for a political discussion -- have outlived its usefulness. Anyone who wishes to offer their message of sympathy and condolence may do so at this link:

http://www.ronaldreaganmemorial.com/condolence_book.asp

If the thread starter would not mind, I'll request the moderator to close this thread.

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Originally posted by calguard66
Because a non-American asked what the big deal was. To me that seemed a reasonable question worthy of an answer.

You'll note that I was careful to separate my personal admiration from my political admiration. I added the political comments to further explain my personal feelings.

But that's the problem that has derailed this thread from a memorium to a debate. You don't need to explain your personal feelings. It's sufficient that you liked him. If you feel the need to explain them to someone who asks, a PM works well enough.

I'm certainly not going to go into detail here about my personal views on the man. As I said before, I think it's sufficient to honor him because of his position, and to show sympathy for the family because of what he and they went through and suffered. Anything else makes it political when it doesn't need to be.

Nor should it be.

My point is, regardless of your politics, there is sufficient reason for an American citizen to honor the man.


Strictly Speaking

[SIR SIG]

Due to the political nature that this thread began with/now enbroiled within and the direction it appears to be going...

... I have closed this thread as a result of its divergence from tribute to that of political discussion.

Mod SIG