Tom Beck wrote: > The antidote to offensive speech is MORE speech, not less. I think sometimes > people misinterpret politeness and civility as silence.
And silence as acquiescence. This is something I completely agree with. Silence often ends up meaning that one lets the ridiculous memes hold sway. That serves no useful purpose. These memes have to be countered by other, more rational memes. > Disagree with me, however vigorously I disagree *very* vigorously! > (Although I hope we will all consider what everyone else is saying before > reflexively disagreeing.) Spoilsport! ;) Ritu GCU Had To Be Done _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
