I do agree, Tracey, with freedom of speech as a country. But there are some instances of "agreeing to disagree" in certain places on certain topics and going on. I don't mind a discussion of politics or what's going on in the media when people stick to the issues: it's when people make snarky, condescending, cutting comments about the other side that it bothers me. Years ago the consensus on the TMIC in regard to religion was that it was ok to write in the sense of what I had felt God had done for me, how I relied in Him personally to cope, etc., but that getting preachy, writing to try to convert others, and sending loads of religious forwards was crossing the line here though it was fine on other contexts. I don't personally have a problem with discussing religion or politics, even when there is disagreement: I think it can be enlightening -- if it can be done in a civil manner. My plea to cut the politics was based on other people's frequent pleas along the same lines. But if it is ok with Jim, the creator and maintainer of our list, and ok with the group in general, I am fine with it. I'd just ask for civility and respect and grace. We can discuss the issues without putting down anyone's choice for president disrespecting another's viewpoint opposite our own. "Attack the problem, not the person" is a good general maxim. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 2/21/2008 10:17:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I agree completely with how the subject line should read. As much as this world "should" be made up of freedom of speech, it does tend to hit a nerve when certain subjects are discussed and not agreed upon by everyone. It does seem strange to me that we can "praise" God on here for the miracles that he has given and "thank" God for the prayers that have been answered and everyone seems ok with that(regardless of their religious background) but the minute that politics are discussed (even though it is all a repeat of something being told in the media) feelings get hurt and people get offended. I am not saying that it is right or wrong, I am just stating a fact. Our world is a melting pot of so many different religious and political backgrounds and we should all be able to value the opinion of someone else, even if we don't agree with it. Everyone should have their right to their own opinion. No one should have to apologize for making a statement on what they believe. Everyone should stand up for what they believe in. Isn't that what we all try to teach our children and their children? Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone - 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax - 717-334-3414 **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
