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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!!
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To: greenspirit who wrote (45603)7/14/1999 8:45:00 PM
From: Dayuhan  Read Replies (1) of 108807
 
I agree with your hypothesis, though with some reservations. We can choose our responses, but that does not mean that an emotional response is never appropriate. It is natural to respond to stupidity with contempt, or to viciousness with anger. The problem arises when people jump to the conclusion that those who do not agree with them are necessarily stupid, and treat each other with reflexive contempt. An easy thing to do when people insist on acting stupider than they are, but not advisable. Methods of expressing contempt that are more worthy of the very young do not help. Knowing when to stop does help. I've occasionally had cause to tell my children that I care less about who started it than about who is going to stop it. I wouldn't mind saying the same to people here on occasion, but it might be construed as contempt.
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