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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (56950)	9/5/2002 2:13:05 PM
From: Solon	Respond to of 82486

"It is more important that we treat them with the same respect we hope to be treated with when we post or speak." "that last line is interesting, in light of some of your posts." It might be interesting, but it is true, as well. I expect to be respected on the basis of whether or not I have earned it, and vice versa. I respect everybody to a different level. I judge people, and I honor the things I value (And, of course, I expect all people to give respect in accordance with their limited knowledge and natural values--whether or not they are thoughtful or perceptive). I do not expect people to respect me if they disagree with an essential moral belief I hold when it is applicable to the the issue of "respect". As I said...I would not respect them... "The real trouble comes for people who do not realize that we are so much more than what is here" We are always much more than what others may see. We know little about people we interact with. In face-to-face people are very careful (usually) to be somewhat dishonest or reserved with strangers or casual aquaintances. Here on SI, people are more forthcoming (having disguised their address)--which is why there is so much anguished emotion expressed here, and available at the touch of a button...