Likewise, apologies all around if my frankness about the subject offended anyone. We all have our own opinions and feel differently about certain things, that's what makes us humans. This has been a good debate I feel, well represented and well argued from both sides--let's not start nitpicking little things about each other's emails, but rather take the whole discuession as a learning experience. I thoroughly enjoy debating fairly hot topics, and it becomes the usual line of conversation when my friends and I go out--and inevitably someone goes on the offensive against the other people, but we all know it's in good fun and not meant to hurt anyone's feelings. Same goes here.
Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers, Terry On 7/21/06, Alan Junghans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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 ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] 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 ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] 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
