Re: [TMIC] Also....

[JHarper33]

No condescension was intended. I never said anyone was being vulgar (although, looking back over the posts, I consider the phrase "WTF" to be vulgar, but I never commented on that).   In your first posts on this subject, you used words like "clueless" and "idiot." You were talking about Bush but seemed to indicate that you would include those words to anyone who felt as he did about embryonic stem cell research.Maybe I read too much into your comments, and if so, I am sorry.   We're in agreement that we should be able to hold and express different opinions without others of our group looking down on us. I feel like using words like "clueless" and "idiot" is looking down on someone and just adds unneeded heat to the conversation.   Other than that I think the conversation has been very civil.   Barbara H.   In a message dated 7/21/2006 10:23:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Barbara,   I really enjoy communicating with you and I respect your opinion, but I honestly feel that your response was condescending in itself.  I wasn't being vulgar.  I was just plainly venting.  Right or wrong.  Even if there was a line, I do not believe I stepped over it.   Alan ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Also.... Nobody said it wasn't ok to voice opinions -- that's what we're all doing. :-)   I'm fine with attacking the issue. But I don't think we need to attack the person, whether it's the president or another TMer. We don't need to resort to name-calling and condescension with those with whom we disagree.   I think talking about controversial issues is helpful in understanding each other's side and way of thinking, but it can be civil.   Barbara H.   In a message dated 7/21/2006 9:30:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since when is it not ok to voice our opinions on this list anyway?  This is a very touchy subject and emotions run high (hence the name calling) If I am upset and want to "vent" even if I get a little sideways....Is that now not ok? Can we not attack an issue with conviction and not be looked down upon by certain people in our "support group" Alan