Posted by IsoM on July 9, 2002, at 12:35:47
In reply to To those who have decided to leave.., posted by judy1 on July 9, 2002, at 11:30:13
Judy, it's not this particular poster alone. It's become an issue over administration of this site.
It's like actively supporting a government one knows to be corrupt so that others who are innocent can benefit, rather than restructuring the government or removing the corruption. Rather than living in such a 'country' & supporting the 'government', a number of us have chosen to move away & find a country that's open-minded & free , where one can truly express oneself & be *listened* to, not just heard & ignored.
Posters may come & go, but administration stays the same. It's his 'country', he can make the laws but we do havethe choice to leave & have. I thought initially that a greater good for the community was sincerely intended, but I no longer believe so - nor do many others.
I'm not blocked yet & I don't particulariy care if I do for this post. I really like you, Judy - you & many others, so I want others to know we're not playing games or acting like spoiled children. Principles & integrity are important to us. We're adults, most older & more experienced than our administrator & we STRONGLY disagree about the injustice of this. I can't speak for others but this last disagreement was the deciding factor for me. It was what clearly showed how matters were handled here - rigidly & with no leniency or mercy whatsoever.
I wonder if I can leave some quotes in passing for others to think about? If any one thinks this is just an internet web-site & there's not reason to be worked up over something so negligable in the long run, they're correct. But honour & integrity don't weigh the size of an issue - a small lie is no more pure or innocent than a big lie.
Quotes:
"The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor are a favored few booted and spurred to ride them legitimately by the grace of God." - Thomas Jefferson"Power corrupts the few, but weakness corrupts the many." - Eric Hoffer
"Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it. They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to anything but power for their relief." - Edmund Burke
"Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice." - Corazon Aquino
"Make no judgments where you have no compassion." - Anne Mccaffrey
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