I have the germ of an idea. I am thinking of writing a politics manifesto for posting on The Foyer, as a bridge and an amends.

Whereas, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances, and;

Whereas, because our opinions differ, and our thoughts differ, we find that we feel we can express them among those we consider friends, and;

Whereas, some are capable of dispassionate and reasoned discourse about their political beliefs, and;

Whereas, conservatism and liberalism are different and sometimes competing political philosophies that have strengths and weaknesses which can be discussed, and;

Whereas, that doesn't mean they can be discussed politely always, especially if people's political beliefs are thoroughly integrated into their value systems, and;

Whereas, it's a Bad Thing when people who care about each other are divided by these philosophies, and;

Whereas, we don't want that kind of thing happening here in The Foyer:

Be It Resolved: The Foyer will no longer host political discussions, because we care about each other and want it to stay that way.