Posted by mist on April 1, 2002, at 21:51:06
In reply to Re: Civility vs. Propriety – Words, posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2002, at 23:18:47
> I see what you're saying, but isn't it proper to treat others well?
Many people who put a great deal of emphasis on propriety aren't at all concerned with treating others well. They're concerned with domination and control. Im not saying this is true of you. My impression is in your case that you haven't questioned enough the downside to restricting speech.
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> I think more's gained than lost.Maybe you don't fully understand how much is lost, or how valuable it is.
-mist
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