[Winona Online Democracy]
Rather than projecting another's motives through
our own lenses, I think that we need to consider a "devil's advocate"
perspective as a helpful aspect of discussing issues. Regardless of
motives, Paul is delineating a worst case scenario that undoubtably will surface
in debates around the country and in testimony to legislators. We should
be able to be open to consider all points of view--even those we disagree
with--and maintain rspectful communication. Having one aspect of an
argument distract attention away from other aspects is the nature of debate and
we're all wanting the freedom to act in order to make our point of view
shine--as long as our actions are respectful. If we don't agree, we need
to respond with facts--not characterizations of individuals or suppositions
about another's motives. Let's try to be more civil to those with whom we
strongly disagree Dean.
Kathy Seifert
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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Winona] Polygamy,Healthcare Benefits, &
Employers
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Clay;
With all
due respect I disagree with your initial statement.
I think Paul is totally
trying to obfuscate the idea of "gay marriage" by creating straw men such as
polygamy, healthcare benefits, etc., to knock down so we can discredit the idea
of "gay marriage" without actually addressing the issue.
Dean
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