where are the "values" of you self-righteous people ?
where is the decency you people so much squawk about ?
I really don't see how or why other people should be deemed without value and indecent, because of the wrongdoing of this particular poster. It was a very puzzling post.
I suppose this person is a member of many groups: It depends on who draws the diagrams. But I can't imagine why anyone--anywhere--should be disparaged or insulted for the wrongdoing of another individual. Everyone is responsible for their own words--for their own behaviour. At least that is what I believe.
The bible teaches that Jesus died for the wrongdoings of others. This, to me, is an evil doctrine. If you are religious, and if this is what justifies your post, then we must agree to disagree. I think it is monstrous to blame anyone for the words or deeds of another. I believe the perpetrator of an act is the only party responsible for that act.
I don't know what groups you belong to, and (of course) it is of no relevence whatsoever; But I think I can safely surmise that you would resent being slurred and denigrated for an act committed by someone else in one of your groups.
I have known Poet for quite awhile. I thought the remark aginst her was tactless in timing, untrue in content, and very ill considered, and certainly unkind. However, I am biased. I don't condemn a person on the basis of one post. None of us are always, and without fail...superior to the human condition.
You, of course, had every right to your retort. I thought the first four lines of your post were admirable. I thought it was very appropriate. You were responding to some specific remarks, and you were responding to the person that was responsible for them. When it went into the plural, however, I was confused and disappointed. It just doesn't seem the way to make a better world. We are all a part of many groups. I don't think the village should be burned down because one person stole a horse, and I did not see the relevance of the venomous continuation. Only one person was responsible for that post...but it seemed like others were being blamed.
This is just my opinion given without rancor, and in good faith. I hope you will take it in the spirit given. Back to trading... |
