Wardog, it's interesting, as what you write is also how so many liberals see the audacity of conservatives to act shocked when they are doing the same or more. So, the question becomes where do we go from here? Do we just remain pointing a finger at the other side or do we try to understand how we may be guilty of what we see in others; that our very own view of the other side may be distorted?  

I don't know how well I have lived any answers to these questions and I do know that they easily  becomes complicated. Yet, they are constantly in the forefront of my mind and spirit. I hope they are with you as well.

Peace to you during this holy and hopeful season,

John David