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This first quote was posted by my Aunt, Donna Gibson.   Maya Angelo, American author, poet, dancer, actress, and singer.   “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.”   A couple of episodes ago, we spoke about hate using a quote from the Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr. He said that hate was such a heavy burden that he chose love instead.   The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Episode   That is a very good idea since most of the horrible things that have been committed in history are a result of irrational hate.    We are most familiar with hate crimes perpetrated against those who are not like our selves in some way. Race, religion, politics, and sexual orientation have been reasons given for committing atrocities on individuals and groups.   Not liking or condoning another’s lifestyle is totally fine. In a free society, it’s even OK to SAY you don’t like what they are doing. If you didn’t think the way you were living was right, you wouldn’t be living that way. Others on the ot