Posted by shar on February 2, 2003, at 3:34:50
In reply to Re: Shall we agree to differ?, posted by Dinah on February 1, 2003, at 10:19:06
> I just hope that you understand and respect why we feel differently.
......This is a general comment about anybody who asks to be understood (NOT directly at you, Dinah!!). I believe it is not possible in most instances to understand how someone feels unless we feel the same way.
......However, I DO believe it is possible, and desirable, to ACCEPT that someone feels a certain way. So often, there seems to be upsets and eruptions in real life because someone doesn't understand how we feel, we feel misunderstood, don't see how someone can't see our point of view as logical and reasonable.
........Seems the best we can offer each other is acceptance. I accept that there are people in this thread who feel one way about redneck jokes, and some who feel another way. I'm more inclined to agree with one side than the other. However, I can respect everyone's right to their own opinion.
Shar
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