Andy,
           I must apologize for taking so long to answer your questions to me.   As you know being self employed this is a busy time of year.
         
I have never met Frank Dodson, however I have been corresponding with him over the computer. Seems to be a very likeable fellow. In fact many people he considers friends I do as well and there are many issues we are in agreement.   I believe a friendship may transpire between Frank and I.
         
 Of course I do realize my friendship with Frank certainly will not have the strong foundation your&#039;s has.  As you know a few correspondences and possibly one meeting with a person certainly doesn&#039;t constitute a friendship.
        
I have to admit most of the people I have already established friendships with are in agreement with most issues I&#039;m passionate about.   I have lost friendships over not agreeing over certain issues. None of these were HPOCA related.
            
I believe its only human nature for someone to seek friends that are mostly in agreement with them. As well as being human nature for friendships to be split up due to disagreements on issues.   I believe the HPOCA officers and directors are an excellent example of this. The examples they have supplied us with are almost to numerous to mention. I will offer some...firing the editor w/o explanation, sending an offensive letter to Landis, oh and of course closet gate. There are many more.  
       
So indeed I&#039;m not the only one who may have lost friendships over disagreements. I do find it exceptional you can passionately disagree with an individual and still maintain a friendship.  However I have to wonder....
    I find it very easy for a person to describe somebody as a friend but is it truly a friendship...if the other person doesn&#039;t share the same sentiments!!!! 
Oliver Renegade
Danny Tabor #747

[Edited on 3-30-2004 by danny]

[Edited on 3-30-2004 by danny]