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Politics : Bill Clinton Scandal - SANITY CHECK -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Machaon who wrote (8671)	10/12/1998 10:57:00 AM
From: one_less	Respond to of 67261

<<Guilty as charged. I take it that your religion, if you have one, doesn't believe in forgiveness.>> I forgave him a long time ago. There's a big difference in forgiving someone and condoning despicable behavior. Let's take a look at this because you can make a shallow statement of being sorry like the two fifth grade boys who are forced to shake hands on the playground after a mix up. They might be crossing fingers behind their backs, they might be sincere. Do you know the difference? I've got a feeling it doesn't matter to you. Well of course we can't know what is in each others hearts. The popular unconditional love and tolerance for all, is shallow, irresponsible, and phoney. We are human beings and as such we have more tolerance for some than others. You have clearly shown the preference to tolerate some and not others on this thread. When you forgive someone it is a change of heart you have about them because of some offense they committed to you personally. I have no right to judge Bill's soul or forgive him for betraying his marriage. That's nice that you can take those responsibilities, since it has nothing to do with you. It must be easy. So what? What if someone abused one of your kids while they were still young, vulnerable, and under your care. Well, maybe when that person was exposed, they what? Maybe they got help and sincerely felt bad for their actions. Maybe they make a plea for your forgiveness and sincerely intend to do better in the future. Maybe everyone concerned came to understand the horrible circumstances that led to such an act. So, you all forgive the person. Do you hire them to babysit your next child? If you would Bob then I believe, as you said, you want to be seen as cute and cuddily and never say anything nasty to anyone (as long as you don't suspect they believe in a higher power). If this represents you then it is consistant to want to hang in there with your Miller High Life and not rock the boat. <<I have a feeling that it doesn't take much to do this to you. Are you one of those drivers that yells profanities out the window while driving down the street!>> Not me. <<My God! I'm getting a picture of you outside barking at the kids as they come down the street. Do you get into many fights with your neighbors, family, coworkers, etc.>> None that I can remember. These are pretty nasty statements and far from representative of my behavior. You better keep those Miller's flowing man. You are clueless and you like it that way.