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Agreed. I do want to clear up that I am not for embryonic stem cell
research. My main complaint has always been to not hold up the good
research or deny funds because of this one part of stem cell research as a
whole. The WHOLE issue needs to be addressed and not just one aspect of
it.
In other words, don't poop on the rest of the research because you disagree
with one part. Cut that part out and APPROVE the other research
monies.
As far as ATF and the clueless idot part. My apologies to anyone it
offended, but like I said before, you have to factor in the emotional side of
it. I was clearly upset about it because I have strong emotions about the
subject.
Can we call a truce? Maybe it will spread throughout the world....ya
never know.
Alan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Also....
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 -----
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
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