[Liliara]

Originally posted by Memnoch: *sigh* Liliaria, let's be careful that in showing our patriotism for our country (and I speak as an expatriate American in Australia) that we do not run roughshod over others who also have a right to their opinion. We're all on the same side here. As Fljotsdale has mentioned above she has a lot of support and affection for Americans. She is entitled to her views, as you are to yours. Patriotism doesn't mean aggression towards those who disagree with us.

I believe that I was stating my opinion! I never named anyone and I was not flaming. My name however has been brought up quite a few times and I have been openly flamed. Where is MY justice?

ORIGINALLY POSTED BY MONI: The rest of us here have been trying to give her some understanding as to the difference between patriotism and jingoism and look what you do! I am shocked Liliara! I was also going to make a post on how my faith in humanity was restored tonight seeing the world-wide support that the U.S. had in a show of respect and united prayer today but you just blew that feeling all to hell Liliara. Thanks a f*ing lot. Its no wonder people hate us. People in other nations abhor behavior like Liliara just displayed...it has their view of us on a whole based on ignorant remarks such as both of her posts displayed. I really need to get some sleep...looks like Liliara bailed on the board. Sad.

I really don't get this board. For her remarks to me Moni didn't even recieve a slap on the wrist. I didn't see any mention of the flamage in your post to Moni, just concern over her friendship with F.

ORIGINALY POSTED BY MEMNOCH: Finally, another point for both Moni and Fljotsdale, who for their own reasons feel very passionately about their beliefs: "Don't take things personally. Life's too short to get upset about another person's point of view." It's certainly not worth losing a friendship over it. I have lots of friends who don't share my views. It's this diversity within the human race that makes it so infinitely wonderful and incredible. I hope this helps at a time when all our emotions are frayed. But life goes on. Never underestimate the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.

As I said, I never pointed anyone out. I intended my post as a general opinion.

Tobbin, thank you for your support. It's sad that another member had to be the one to point out that I have a right to my own opinion as much as anyone else here.

If it weren't for a small group of people on this board, I would feel like a total outsider. Thank you to these people for remaining fair, even when we are disagreeing.

Hugs!



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