The violent side of America.

I've heard it explained. And I have to agree. The fundamental difference driving violence in America is over the issue of money. And how it's to be used. One faction thinks all money earned should be retained 100 percent by the people who earn it. No sharing of the wealth. The other faction wants sharing. A welfare state, of sorts. A narrowing of the gap between the rich and the poor. A serving of the common good. I'm in the latter camp. I identify myself as a liberal or a socialist, maybe even a communist. I'd borrow ideas from all of these so-called leftists. I'm perceived as the enemy of the right. Of Republicans. And conservatives. And some libertarians. I'm not sure how our differences will be resolved. But if it's by violence, I'm not so sure that I want to continue living in America. I'm biding my time now in Italy. Where I feel a little bit more comfortable. And maybe I'd stay forever. If I could speak the language. But again, I'd like to be part of the revolution in America. If it's done peacefully. By both factions coming together. Maybe in compromise fashion. But if both sides insist on all or nothing -- well, then welcome to the land of violence. America is headed in that direction now. And I'm afraid it's gonna destroy America. --Jim Broede