i understand what each and everyone of you says. i did make my opinions clear, my family know how strong minded i am and they know i am different to them (they've often commented on it, saying i dont seem part of this family because i am so different from each one of them). my beliefs are the opposites of theirs, and when they say something that is morally wrong (such as today), i always debate it and turn it around on themselves, showing them that they are the ones with the problem for thinking this way. i dont do it all the time, just when topics like todays are brought up, you know, people with those opinions shouldnt be allowed to have opinions because it is these people who mke those less fortunate feel even more unhappy, and less human. and personally...i think it is wrong. thats why, at dinner today, as soon as those comments were made and i made a simple but effective response the conversation moved on because they know what i am capable of. im not bigging myself up, making out im so hard, i just have a way around putting these "bullies" in their place. obviously, with a family like mine, ive had several years of practice. i just know that as soon as they realised what they said was wrong, they moved on to avoid a debate becauuse they know how it will end. i always stick up for what i believe in, no matter who's toes i step on.

i dont necessarily argue as such, i just put them in their place by saying a few selective words that have alot of meaning.

im prepared to be the voice for those who are unable to shout loudly. thats the best way i can put it.

simon