But...

But may be the biggest word next to if for ramifications.

It's a qualfier.

You can have welfare but... You can have freebies but... You can have guns but... You can have healthcare but... And on and on...

It can express doubt and reticence. I'd like to help but... I'd write Congress but... I'm sorry about kids who get raped but... I know the gov is controlling us more but... I'd like to make a stand but...

Where but for the grace of God go I.

In reality buts are running in short supply. What was once a comfortable way of either copping out or being threatened, people are being held accountable.

We are called to do right, no ifs ands nor buts...