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To: Rarebird who wrote (3243)	1/18/2001 9:38:43 AM
From: epicure	Respond to of 6089

Hey- I agree with you. I think some people can feel compassion for anyone though. And then some people merely say they do. (Not Poet= this was just a general observation, that lots of people go through the motions of doing the socially acceptable thing- even if they feel like doing the exact opposite) I can not wish people harm, but still not be very sorry when it happens to them. That's the best I can do when it comes to people I really dislike.

To: Rarebird who wrote (3243)	1/18/2001 8:15:01 PM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6089

Hi Rarebird, My apologies for the delay in responding to your post this morning. Things have been crazy at home this week. In reference to this: Perhaps, Poet can elaborate on the sense in which the Left should feel compassion for Reagan here after all the "hell" he created for many Americans. I did not like Reagan's presidency and I agree that a number of the actions under his leadership have led to the suffering of others. However I think that compassion for Reagan's suffering (or actually, his friend's and family's suffering, since he is now absent) is merited. It feels right to me to take the high road here. You brouight up a great issue when you mentioned Pinochet and his war crimes, I thought. If pinochet had liver cancer, I would feel badly that he was suffering pain. I wouldn't wish a disease on him, as it would not undo the suffering he caused others. And last, I have no opinion at all on "how the Left should feel". I'm on the Left and this is how I feel. You're also on the Left and obviously have a different opinion. I find yours abhorrent, but you certainly have the right to feel the way you do. And I'm glad you feel free to express it here.