Thanks for the feedback Mufasa. Here goes:
[quote]But I think you can plant just a little seed of hesitation the next time they plan to “cast stones” at another person…
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I have to agree. Seen this way, voicing one’s beliefs is maybe the only way we can realistically hope of changing the future. Like Wayne Gretzky said, we wiss 100% of the shots we do not try/take.
[quote]I’m also unclear on the point you were making when you said:
“…This stuff should be private…”
(the ULTIMATE decision, yes…but too often people make them public “spectacles” or their own personal “crusade”…)
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Agreed. Too often, most possibly Crowd psychology taking over, these topics get out of control, and derail very quickly. The more people I see jumping in, the more I am certain the ‘discussion’ will degenerate into a Gerry Springer-esque ‘show’, the original discussion thus never being fully discussed or given proper consideration by all parties.
Ultimately, if people kept such sensitive topics to themselves or to a very small circle of friends, the unproductive ‘shows’ would be minimized, and, maybe, real debate could take place. But, as said above, where there is a Crowd, there is no chance of that happening.
[/quote]But I was most unclear on this point:
“…and only debated where it counts…in the courts…”
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While Courts are no guarantee of anything, if any party accuses the other party of hypocrisy, each side has to present its arguments and evidence/exhibits. There is a Judge to keep both sides, and the debate, under control. After that, juries have to deliberate and reach a consensus. Ultimately, if one mentions the H word, he has to be ready to back it up all the way. Or shut up.
And, cynically, since Courts are the only place where the H word can have consequences, all the out-of-court H-word stuff is just opinion and will never go down in History, change anything, or be of consequence/importance to anybody. Except the one talking about it. But now we’re back to square one - every one has his own definition. ;0/
Ultimately, let us all learn from each other, and keep it business-like. When was the last time you saw a professional business proceed to unjustified name calling or finger pointing?
