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JustJess · 04-18-2006, 08:43 AM

Okay, then.
1. I read the whole damned thing. "Fuckishly long response" is an apt description.

2. I also found it interesting that people concentrated on your age as the "must be it" reason they disagreed with you. I will note that my ideas and belief systems and manner of behaving certainly have changed with time - I am still myself, but I pay more attention to the situational appropriateness now than I ever did a few years ago. I attribute that to social/workplace education more than concerns about PC stuff.

3. I do agree that you choose how you react to a situation. And that people should be able to express themselves as they see fit. However:

4. I see no reason why I must purposely say/do things that I know will be upsetting to the others I am currently in contact with. Unless, of course, that's my actual purpose (to upset the others). It's simply a mode of contact, a choice to let things ride smoothly. As much as I don't care what the other people think, neither do I care to deal with their upsetness at my honesty/language. I can be solid in my beliefs and how I wish to interact with the world without needing to impose those beliefs/actions on other people.

It's also a simple matter of the golden rule: Treat others as you would wish to be treated. In my case, that's with respect.

04-18-2006, 08:43 AM	#46 (permalink)
JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	Okay, then. 1. I read the whole damned thing. "Fuckishly long response" is an apt description. 2. I also found it interesting that people concentrated on your age as the "must be it" reason they disagreed with you. I will note that my ideas and belief systems and manner of behaving certainly have changed with time - I am still myself, but I pay more attention to the situational appropriateness now than I ever did a few years ago. I attribute that to social/workplace education more than concerns about PC stuff. 3. I do agree that you choose how you react to a situation. And that people should be able to express themselves as they see fit. However: 4. I see no reason why I must purposely say/do things that I know will be upsetting to the others I am currently in contact with. Unless, of course, that's my actual purpose (to upset the others). It's simply a mode of contact, a choice to let things ride smoothly. As much as I don't care what the other people think, neither do I care to deal with their upsetness at my honesty/language. I can be solid in my beliefs and how I wish to interact with the world without needing to impose those beliefs/actions on other people. It's also a simple matter of the golden rule: Treat others as you would wish to be treated. In my case, that's with respect. __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'.