Other participants questioned his version of the "facts" and posted alternative versions of the story. That is completely appropriate and helpful in a discussion like ours.
However, as some participants (Chuck Repke) demonstrated, that can be done without personally attacking or challenging the motivations of the original poster.
Many of the "facts" posted to this forum are wrong or distorted by personal ideology. Both, the left, the right, and even the center are guilty of this. This forum gives us the opportunity to check our facts against each other and for multiple versions or perspectives to be put on the table.
But, we can and must do this in a respectful manner.
If we disagree with another members version of the "facts" or "history," we can and MUST respond without accusing them of ignorance, malfeasance, or personal mischief.
That is simply the kind of space that this forum is set up to be. Those who participate in this forum, should be here with the willingness to hear viewpoints and versions of history that differ from their own and respond with respect and thoughtfulness. If you are unwilling to participate in this spirit, then please remove yourself from our mailing list.
The goal or purpose of this space is to share information and ideas and discuss public policy. We don't make major decisions here, nor are we likely to prove that anyone is or is not correct, so please don't try.
I've tried to demonstrate myself how one can disagree or even challenge others, while remaining respectful. I expect others to do the same.
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