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

To: Lane3 who wrote (78348)	10/26/2003 1:59:02 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

We've talked about Ramadan- now here's a little equal time for the Jewish people. I saw a fantastic new movie, just out on DVD, called "Trembling Before God". The movie is about men and women dealing with being gay and Jewish. Very compassionate film, and a fascinating one. The film is obviously a labor of love- and I found it well worth watching. Most of the faces are concealed, since many of the participants are not out. Try to see this film.

To: Lane3 who wrote (78348)	10/26/2003 5:20:10 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

I don't think it's too harsh. Maybe some people who support it are ready to consider honest discussion, though I frankly haven't found any who are, but the avid defenders, which is what I started the post with, IME refuse even to discuss it honestly, I think because they realize they would have to face some major dilemmas. Of course, ever major policy decision has plusses and minuses, but it's also true that many people who are strongly committed to one position simply refuse to consider the virtues of the other position. Look at the feeding tube situation. Do you think either her husband or her parents are ready or able to sit down and rationally evaluate the plusses and minuses of the alternatives? Maybe all societies have been this way, but I get the impression, which may be wrong, that our contemporary society has more people taking polarizing positions that most. I think the pace of our society doesn't promote calm reflection. And in most news shows, talk shows, and other places many people get there news, there simply isn't the time to explore issues. People are used to forming opinions quickly and decisively and sticking with them. And when it's an issue dealing with both race and sex, like affirmative action, that's IMO even more true. So I think my statment was fair. But I'm willing to read position papers or other discussions by avid supporters of AA which fairly and honestly present both sides of the story. Do you know of any? That's how I see it, anyhow.