From: ROSEBUD99@webtv.net (Budding�Rose) Date: Mon, Jan 24, 2000,
9:32am  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM (Vanagon Mailing List) Subject:
Name calling, disrespect, etc etc
The first step in a retaliatory mode of a weak or closed mind is name
calling. Then if the person responds, You've started a very real schism
of those that agree and those that disagree. Now we are polarized,
instead of a "united in purpose" group we are two factions. These
factions are hell bent on proving they are right. The results are that
we no longer are searching for answers to wasserleaker problems, but
only proving who is right and who is wrong. It's generally used in
politics and works very well to obscure the truth... ie Invention of the
internet by uno who.
I have no axe to grind. I am on this list to learn all I can and
therefore keep my westy running as long as I can. I am your typical
lurker and am usually quiet.
Having had my say - - Let the flames begin - - I have a giant delete key
that I use often - - I expect to hear from a few weak or closed minds,
trying to make their case. But don't confuse me with facts - my mind is
made up :-) Bud Yandell

Sorry for the remail - but this IMO is important. Civility is a vital
part of our way of life and the rule of law. TIA  -B-