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Originally posted by Silver Cheetah:
I am sorry that some people posting feel so attacked by my posts. (I am assuming this is the case, as I have read a number of response posts which are quite aggressive in tone.) It was not my intention to attack, and I can only put it down to my rather amateur debating skills. I feel that too many times I have not succeeded in saying clearly what I wanted to say. Had I been clearer, perhaps my points would have been better understood.
This being the case, I have decided to go with the very strong feeling that I had on this just a few days ago, and stop posting on the war topic. It is really not doing me any good at all, physically, emotionally or spiritually.
See you all on Gen.Con!!
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This is a passionate subject that affects us all in many ways. The way we view collective response and our own singular response to events sometimes internally conflict. Hearing alternate opinions can raise spectre from the past in us as we seek to rationalise our own views of right and wrong on a singular and collective level.
My reaction against "who is to blame" is intensely personal because of my situation as both a child and a husband. It is important for me to maintain consistency between my worldview and my views on my personal circumstance - to avoid hypocrisy. When discussing broad issues like this, you're not just discussing an issue with me, but painful aspects of my marriage that nearly destroyed me.
Put simply it's not you, it's me.
I am passionately for or against your ideas, not you as a person Silver Cheetah. I hold you no ill will, and did not wish to see you remove yourself from the war forum.
That said, distance can do wonders for perception.
Anyhow, you have valid opinions which can further the benefit of the planet. Disagreement can provide refinement of those ideas. Through resistance we either grow stronger or change path.
I hope you have a good night, and that the forum becomes a place of idea sharing, companionship and relaxation rather than stress. God knows there's enough stress in our lives without a hobby being so as well.
Apologies for my fire. I accept yours as well.
Regards and good health
Hugh
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I am the walrus!.... er, no hang on....
A fair dinkum laughing Hyena!
[This message has been edited by Yorick (edited 10-12-2001).]