Ian:
> I think we understand each other.
SA: Yes, we do understand each other.
Ian:
> As far as wanting agreement, I think it's a positive
> thing to want it
> - provide both sides in any difference are prepared
> to understand the
> differences and "find" the agreement.
SA: It is positive to find agreement and to want to
pursue agreement. The where I would say disagreement
is good is in the context of democracy, which entails
for me diversity. We can get along. Come to some
agreements, and keep our uniqueness, which this latter
is where disagreements in a respectful society would
be an expression of tolerance.
Ian:
> "Overlooking" significance of difference can only go
> so far before it
> is "ignorance", and then wilful, motivated
> ignorance. More devil than
> advocate.
SA: Ignorance sounds like uniqueness with an ego of
greed where it is for me, me, me, and ones reality is
only about ones' own self. Here's a good quote from
the new National Geographic:
"The za sing songs about table manners and field
chores, about the moral good of selflessness, and the
moral evil of greed."
(A za is respectfully an elderly woman who is a
Singing Teacher in the Dong villages in Dimen in
southern China.)
Here's another quote that has a lot to say about
the spirit, morals, and thus, compassion of these
people as follows:
"I had heard that you could ask anyone in a Dong
village for a song, and he or she would sing without
hesitation. I would hear many."
(Quotes of Amy Tan who wrote this particular article.)
birds singing
all spring day,
- powerful!
SA
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