January drudion & I've had it with the Drude's xenophobic insinuations

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Bonzo the Cat Jan 7, 2008 15:14:17
Replying to dodge one

Eh - yes... I don't see where we differ in opinion? You indeed put forth as I say, that one should not look at "a culture", but at several reprobable acts, such as stoneing etc. I also agree with protest, but I hope you don't expect me to endorse protest that takes its protest as an excuse to judge an entire culture as a whole?

I may be misreading you dodge, but if I understand your first words, you accuse me of being cerebral to the issue rather than being emotional? The thing is, I believe in emotions, but not as the basis of moral superiority or discussion altogether. I mean, the "others" also "feel" very strongly about these issues (remember lynching mob for the Mohammed teddy bear?) - but does that make them right?

If the only reason you can find to be in favour or against something is how it "makes you feel", you might turn one way or the other. Reason gives the cause, emotion makes you support it. What do you think?

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dodge one Jan 7, 2008 15:28:42
Replying to Bonzo the Cat

I don't believe that Julian has gone on record condemning middle eastern society on the whole. He has seen fit to put up front a specific issue.I won't deign to speak on his behalf. In the u.s it's unlikely to see such an issue through the media resources.As such i can appreciate his candor and in your face style of expressing issue's as such.No offence, but i pick my battles differently. JULIAN will have to rebuttal this,not me.

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dodge one Jan 7, 2008 15:42:27
Replying to Bonzo the Cat

Reply to:If the only reason you can find to be in favour or against something is how it "makes you feel", you might turn one way or the other. Reason gives the cause, emotion makes you support it. What do you think? Reason gave rise to many noble things, as well as nuclear weapons and all manner of horrors. Emotions give rise to outpourings of charity to the world over. Are you going to listen to reason or your heartstrings in matters where personal sacrifice are involved? By the By: i'll stand with the best of em as far as making the right choices go. I will not stand for violence.