I agree with you Art, and thanks for putting it out there.
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Originally posted by Ustwo
What you have is a difference of core beliefs, and with core beliefs you can find no compromise.
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I hear what you are saying. But, this doesn't preclude respect. Different ideas can coexist. My girlfriend and I are in some ways radically different in our political and social thinking. It is taking a lot of conscious effort to CHOOSE to remember that the existance of a differing opinion does not necessitate an attack on it or even trying to help the other person "come around".
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Originally posted by Ustwo
I believe in the power of the individual to succeed or fail, and want them to have the right to do so on their own merit, unfettered by the chains of mediocrity so often imposed by government. I have a realistic view of human nature and know that good intentions mean nothing without results. People like me have tried to compromise and its never enough, they always want more. I’ve come to the conclusion that compromise is futile, they must be defeated, we have given enough and its time to start taking back.
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I agree with you on these points as well, but I think the attitude should be one of persuasion not conflict. I prefer to think of convincing rather than defeating. I think this is where Art is coming from - that this Forum, as part of the TFP and in support of the TFP's ideals, can be a place where idealogies can compete and interact, but in a spirit of communication not degradation. Anything less would not be worthy of the server that hosts us.