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Justi
I think that people are not that different in any part of the world. You have the good and the bad. It also doesn't have much to do with freedom. Sometimes we expect too much of our own kind - our country people, family, class and group. I have received great kindness from people in North America and almsot any part of the world I have traveled in - more kindness than meaness. There's hope!
posted by
Greenfields
on April 16, 2007 at 9:30 AM
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Justi
I think there's a major disconnection between the United States and other western countries. The two camps just view the world through a very different ideological lens.
posted by
Antipodean
on April 15, 2007 at 11:15 PM
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Justi sadly you are probably right but I've been to the states twice in my
life and each time I was met with such kindness, concern,and loving care that I was left breathless. The saddest is though, a lot of NY. Americans especially, when they travel overseas don't really do their country favours.
posted by
Kabu
on April 15, 2007 at 7:06 PM
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Troosha
My father had a saying that is a lot like your thought here: An arrogant man will climb a tree to show you how clever he is when he could stand righ on the ground and allow you to see for yourself. I think humility alone can allow you to see the good in another person. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on April 15, 2007 at 6:34 PM
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MoonSpirit
Thank you for your comment.
posted by
Justi
on April 15, 2007 at 6:32 PM
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posted by
_Symphony_
on April 15, 2007 at 11:56 AM
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Justi
Why?... arrogance, I suspect (a characteristic I dislike in people). Humility is far more beautiful.
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Troosha
on April 15, 2007 at 8:29 AM
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So very true. MoonSpirit 
posted by
syzygy
on April 15, 2007 at 3:57 AM
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richinstore
I have missed reading your work too. I have not been reading or posting as much for a couple of weeks. Thank you for reading and be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on April 15, 2007 at 1:02 AM
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justi
nice to read your post again. I miss you.
posted by
richinstore
on April 14, 2007 at 8:42 PM
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Proc
Yes I think people are pretty much alike everywhere, our citizens have become spoiled with too much freedom that does not have to be held in check. Yes the tongue is the fire that destroys. Thank you so much.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:40 PM
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MandaLee
Thank you so very much dear one.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:39 PM
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Corbin Dallas
Thank you so very much. This was said so well. I agree freedom brings responsibility. There was a time in this country when money brought that too. I could not remember why that statement stuck in my brain today; it was you who gave it to me. I just used it in another post just now. I appreciate how well you said so much in so few words. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:38 PM
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Chilitree
Thank you so much.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:35 PM
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Chyrlann
Debate is a good thing. Demeanning is not a good thing. It is not important to be liked by the world, I must be in line with God. It is this loss you talk about that gets me even in the wold is there not a need for some: grace, courtesy, politeness or respect? Thank you so much for your comments. You have called me on my ommissions, for that I appreciate you. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:35 PM
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Chyrlann
Yes. It is like the law, being ignorant of the facts do not apple as justification.
Thanks.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:32 PM
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Enigmatic68
You go on with your bad self. I am a coward in many ways. I try to be truthful, to stand my ground without going on posts and starting an outburst of junk at them. But I get very angry when people accust me of what I am not doing. A wonderful comment, thank you so much.
posted by
Justi
on April 14, 2007 at 1:31 PM
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Alot of people are naturally mean spirited and ugly
wherever they live. I also believe freedom of speech makes people think they have the freedom to say whatever they like. Yet with all freedom comes responsibilty and respect for others. The tongue is a source of great evil so we have to be watchful at all times what comes out of there.
posted by
proc
on April 14, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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Justi, Excellent and insightful. Thanks!
posted by
Amanda__
on April 14, 2007 at 9:46 AM
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Justi.....
Yes we are he freest country in the world......
What everyone is forgetting, is with that freedom comes a load of responsibility.....the understanding and acceptance of that responsibility is what is fading. To the point that when someone is called to task for their actions...like in free speech issues.....it still for the wrong reasons.
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on April 14, 2007 at 7:54 AM
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Justi...very, very good post.
posted by
Chilitree
on April 14, 2007 at 2:48 AM
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J,
Any of us here who are willing and bold enough to write our beliefs or unleash our emotions or unveil our deepest secrets, are open doors for debate, argument, ridicule, etc. It is nice in reality to be liked but is this not a forum where we can read or not, respond or not? We need not even allow a negative word to enter if we choose. I know reading personal stories, ideals, theories, beliefs and the experiences of others can trigger emotions; is that not the goal of great writers; to evoke, provoke or entice an emotional response in a reader?
I do encounter folks passing in my world who seem to have lost or never have learned grace, courtesy, politeness or respect much too often. I make it a point to smile at everyone I encounter, to greet them as if they are important and to always be courteous, polite and respectful. People in general seem to change attitudes and respond in kind. But of course, I do live in my own little world of believe and receive. It works for me mostly. Blessings to you!
posted by
roadscross
on April 13, 2007 at 11:55 PM
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I can see it in His eyes and hear it in His voice,
"Whatever you have done to the least of these, you have done unto me." Hurting people hurt people. It is heart breaking.
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roadscross
on April 13, 2007 at 11:41 PM
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Justi
Excellent post. And, in response to your response to my comment (if you can follow that!), on your "Play fair or..." blog, if anyone, and I'll admit that so far, I've had no problems with this whatsoever - but if someone tries to get me booted for what I (or more specifically, my attorney) think are unjust, unethical, or unfair reasons, I would fight against it with ever ounce of strength (and every dollar) I have!!!
I would do a media blitz, I would go to Fox News!!! Now (credible) death threats, no, they should not be tolerated. And pornagraphy, that should be kept in the "mature audiences" section. But pretty much anything else, save for slander - and apparently, anyone is allowed to slander a "famous" person. In other words, one can say, "President Bush is a murderer", just because they feel like it. But if you accuse your next door neighbor of being a murderer, and you have no evidence to support that claim, you're going to (rightly) get your butt sued off.
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Enigmatic68
on April 13, 2007 at 6:14 PM
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Foilage Gold
Are you talking about mostly mature to older people? Those of us who remember when this was a very civil country, respectful of other's religion and all that there was not this unkind slathering of verbal abuse. I find most people who grew up civil are still civil.
posted by
Justi
on April 13, 2007 at 5:44 PM
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Timmy Tales
I have noticed that as well. Also I see people who have not been here all their lives do sometimes want to run the country they just found.
posted by
Justi
on April 13, 2007 at 5:42 PM
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Justi
I wonder about something. Truly, while over-wintering in FL (I'm Canadian) this year, I have to say that I've never met so many kind people. Honestly, I was amazed. I've never had so many doors opened to me, smiles, ma'ams', darlin's, etc. When I came home I was in downtown Ottawa and people slammed doors, were in foul humours and I was lucky to be acknowledged. Part of me wonders if sometimes it's familiarity? I know this isn't an excuse, but I just wonder. --Joy!Mary
posted by
FoliageGold
on April 13, 2007 at 4:48 PM
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justi
We take too many of our freedoms for granted, and following that course; we abuse them. It is the same with our inner workings, many of us do not know who is running the country whereas those that do not live in this country know it all.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on April 13, 2007 at 4:16 PM
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