Kay wrote: > I believe God allowed for ad hominem. > "You vipers!" "You hypocrites!" I think > those may have even been swear words > back then, too.
No, they were not swear words, but you are right about God allowing ad hominem statements. As I have said many times, it is not a sin to make an ad hominem statement. It is only for this list that we have adopted the rule. It is only a rule of etiquette so that we don't have to wade through posts of one list member trying to trump another list member. Kay wrote: > Sorry David, but you haven't changed my > mind...there is a big difference between > government and babysitting. And TT > Moderation is not government, IMO. The distinction between babysitting and government is that babysitters are meant to supervise those not mature enough to take care of themselves. A babysitter primarily protects children from themselves, from their own irresponsibility. Government, on the other hand, is meant to insure the rights of others when they are infringed upon by others. Bill Taylor left this list and wrote me privately that something needed to be done about the personal attacks. I agree. I'm doing something about it. You may not like it, but I'm going to do it anyway. I'm doing it for Bill's sake. Therefore, TT moderation is government. We are all responsible adults here, not babies. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
