What we had here today was one of the best discussions! That's what we did- together. We were able to talk things out. It felt, well, productive.
The same people seem to cause trouble, with the same MO's. The Know-Nothings and the KKK are part of the history of anti-Catholicism in America, just as the Spanish Inquisition (They don't call it that for nothing) and the "Bad Popes" are a blot on our Catholic and European history. (The Borgias were a big family and there was at least one good one in the bunch!) It's a done deal, yet it gets rehashed all the time.
Both sides get this flak, then let's have both sides agree to quit. Kayaker's post was off-topic and inappropriate in what was otherwise a frank, adult, peaceful discussion. Why it was directed at NYer, with the comment about "showing up" and had no valid input to the topic at hand, well, that's Kayaker for ya, God bless his/her little heart!
I guess my question is, why is behavior in adults tolerated that would not be in children? Why does "Well, they did it!" justify the sniping and name-calling? Check out the difference in posts. Today both sides acted like Christians and talked like a family. Families don't always agree, but they're considerate of one another. If one acts out, especially unprovoked, they should be called on it. If this were TV, which would you rather be on, "Hannity" with a spirited discussion, or my favorite bad example, Springer? Maybe it's time to put the chairs down, and really talk. If people aren't willing, well maybe some should be put in a corner once in awhile... or at least apologize.
God bless us, FReepers, every one!
Nice post, G2G. I liked your previous post as well, where you were discussing your neighborhood. We have a string of stores like that by our house currently. They’re in a worn down strip mall, and the shop owners and their customers will come out and talk on the sidewalk. It’s really cool. Like a blast from the past.