me too ((((((((desirae))))))))) it's been such a good, lengthy discussion...

The only time a thread is locked (as opposed to being pulled for a clear violation of guidelines) is when arguing, tempers, flaming, etc. exists and doesn't appear to be calming.

What I see in this thread warms me so much. We, as a community, have taken a DIFFICULT discussion where there are MANY emotions attached, and have all given our points of view, thoughts, concerns, etc., without coming close to disrespecting another's that we might not even come close to understanding.

I, personally, think this thread should be memorialized somehow.

Bottom line, we are a GREAT group of people and this thread is yelling that loudly and clearly right now!

KD