Internet Politics - Good?, Bad? Ugly!

The internet has played an increasing role in our daily lives, but none more important than the spread of news practically instantaneously and the latest side effect - an indellible memory. The internet remembers what you said, when you said it, who was there and any other host of variables.
This political season has brought out both the good and the bad roles the internet plays in politics. Campaigns have raised millions with a few mouse clicks, messages and intentions are crystal clear and in writing on candidate websites. On the bad side, rumors smears and innuendo have spread faster than wildfires uphill. Digging for the truth, while cumbersome, has proven doable for those who genuinely seek it. The ugly side is that the net continues to show that there are still sections and people in this, the greatest nation on earth, that are filled with hatred and animosity towards their fellow citizenry. Reflectively that can be construed to be a good thing too. I would rather know that people have these feelings against whites, blacks, immigrants and others. I would rather know that I may be treated differently by some people because of religiuon or sexual identity. We have come so far in this country, yet everyday I am reminded of how far we have to go. The best part of all that goes on on the internet is those who know better and refuse to be a part of the hatred. To them I raise a glass. Cheers!