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Thanks All
I appreciate the comments. I think it is better to engage conversation where one has a influence and may be able to change things. With Johnny and the school related issue, there are ways to make changes, yet engaging in argumentative conversations with family and friends that lead to no change, I feel it is not productive. Some people cannot engage in conversations without anger. With judgment, we can tell who is capable and who is not.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 7, 2006 at 9:13 AM
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I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers
posted by
bel_1965
on June 7, 2006 at 7:32 AM
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SOPHISTIE
A great post and I agree, leave religion out of it all luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 7, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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if you can't talk about what is meaningful to you...
why talk at all!
posted by
homegirl
on June 7, 2006 at 5:47 AM
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I will not argue religion or politics with anyone...debate, yes...
argue, no...I have heard the most horrific name calling right in the church building over religious issues! (no, I wasnt involved)..:)
posted by
Rumor
on June 6, 2006 at 8:48 PM
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I like to stick to safe topics like uh the weather!
posted by
Whacky
on June 6, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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..those two subjects are bringing us closer and closer to the legendary
Armmagedon everyday.... and today is 6/6/6... we shall see what happens....
posted by
MasonGarrett
on June 6, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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Sophisti
I do not believe discussions of these subjects have to be arguments. I do believe things can and have been changed by people who were determined to continue to buck city hall. I believe judgment is a necessary thing. Tolerance is over rated. Do we allow little Johnny to think 2+2=5 until he is out of high school because we do not want to warp his personality by teaching him wrong from right through assessment or judgment. He can't read, write or add because we wanted him to have confidence which with five dollars will get him a cup of gourmet coffee. If you don't make a judgment about where you stand or are walking, in my town from any direction you could walk into the lake and never be seen again. It is ridiculous not to think we can change the things that are bad for us.
posted by
Justi
on June 6, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Sophistie, I have found that one can discuss these things if a non-judgmental attitude is presented and if, as you say, one knows when to move on to other things.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 6, 2006 at 7:40 AM
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My Husband Has a Cousin In ICU and I am Heading to the Hospital Now
I will get back with you on comments and read you later in the day! Thanks for reading and commenting!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 6, 2006 at 7:36 AM
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Thanks Afzal
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 6, 2006 at 7:34 AM
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Bel
I can generally control myself, yet it is often the other person who gets irate. I will add to some and express views, yet with caution! Thanks for comment!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 6, 2006 at 7:34 AM
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I can generally discuss either
Religion is one that I am very open minded about as long as nobody is shoving it down my throat. As for politics I am less one sided than many will think UNTIL it comes to the troops. I take exception to those who bash everything and everyone under the sun and claim it's to help the troops without ever speaking to those troops.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 6, 2006 at 7:26 AM
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Very true.
posted by
afzal50
on June 6, 2006 at 7:24 AM
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