Posted by Tina1 on May 27, 2000, at 9:47:33
In reply to Re: Civil war, posted by Dr. Bob on May 27, 2000, at 0:56:30
Please, aren't we all used to boBB by now. He is an antagonist. From what I can tell he doesn't come to this board to help himself, he comes here to shake us up and remind us how alive we really are. He sees a lot of the bad side of humanity in his line of work and it can really undermine ones faith in humanity. Crusaders crusade, it's what they do, by the sword if necessary.
> > Somebody asks me how I am doing. I reply honestly. Tag team jumps in and starts to criticize my feelings. I say I'm okay with who I am.
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> Honesty is good, but not an excuse for incivility. The problem wasn't how you felt, it was what you said. There's a difference between who you are and what you do.
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> > I paraphrase a passage from the common bible - the most protected speech in western history, but guess who is wrong?
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> 1. The specific way something's paraphrased can make a difference.
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> 2. Coming from the Bible isn't an excuse for incivility, either.
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> Bob
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