(4) We've been through this before, and my position remains -- I would much rather we be open and honest with eac hother than pretend that there's no differences between the two of us. I'd rather know you as you are, not as I think you to be -- that way, when I say that you are my friend, you don't have to worry about whether or not it's because I don't know you. I would never think to ask you (or anyone) to be something you're not. I have much more respect for those who are true to themselves than not. Just as you are free to say what you will on your journal, this is an exercise in my saying what I will, and a good example of what I hope to achieve - honest discussion. ^_^;; I, uhm, hope you're as satisfied with the results as I am. (if not, I'll buy you an unagi)

(5) I think I begin to understand... -laughs- I guess I'm very much a Type-1 thinker, sometimes... I suppose, then, it's more the principle and less the actuality which you agree with. And yes, we do share many common values and beliefs. Don't think for a moment that I begrudge you our differences -- it takes all kinds. And, in the end, I count you and most everyone else reading this among my friends, differences or not. Am I making sense?