[sola gracia]

We need to remember, though, that niceness, while an important cultural value, is not a virtue in itself.

Excellent point.

[sola gracia]

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[goodnesswins]

YOU don't know how BADLY I needed this essay.....I am the NOT NICE MOTHER-IN-LAW right now....because I dare question socially illiterate attitudes - like allowing a 16 year old girl to wear Playboy Bunny Earrings.....among other things.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Congress shall make no lawrespecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment defines American virtue not in agreeing with everyone else, but in respecting the right of others to disagree--loudly. I think the excess of "niceness" patronizes others by--for example--telling a Buddhist that he is going to heaven (when the Budhist himself believes there is no such place).

[2sheep]

CHRISTIANS ARE TOO NICE........!!!!!!!

[George W. Bush]

Well, I liked this article and liked that linked article that 2sheep posted too.

I'm convinced. I need to stop being so blasted nice all the time.

[RnMomof7]

Another hit Sola..I think sometimes all this 'niceness' is actually passive agressive behavior..people want desperately to be liked and accepted,but their hearts are dark. we seek after the approval of men ....

The food drop is nothing more that a political move.It is niceness for a purpose!

Thanks for the flag!

[Fiddlstix]

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