Posted by Dr. Bob on March 23, 2003, at 23:41:21
In reply to Re: heated discussions, posted by noa on March 22, 2003, at 11:36:21
> > It feels like George Bush is not listening, doesn't care
> > I feel Bush doesn't have regard for the millions upon millions upon MILLIONS around the world and in the US who oppose his unilateral action against Iraq.> it seemed to me that Jay did use feeling words, owning htat these were his feelings, not facts.
Sorry, but those still seem to me to be "Bush statements" disguised as "I statements". For one thing, he didn't refer to any feelings of his...
> I think so many of us see this place as "our" place, and the idea of going to another board just for that seems awkward. Isn't there some way to allow for it without letting it disrupt other discussions or becoming uncivil?
I see what you're saying, and I'm open to suggestions...
> Here is a thought: what if people started with a kind of disclaimer/warning before a political rant
Yes, I suppose they could have warning labels, but I wouldn't want to allow other types of uncivil posts just because they had warning labels...
> OTOH, I have the thought that the old saying about politics and religion might apply. They are tricky areas for civil conversation.
Have you checked out Psycho-Babble Faith? :-)
> So how to allow for posters to discuss political views, views about the war, etc. and keep it civil? ... It seems a shame there isn't room here for discussion of these matters, but how to have genuine expression of views without escalating into havoc and hurt feelings?
Some views aren't civil, so there isn't room here for their genuine expression. That's the trade-off between civility and freedom of speech.
And my idea was just to try to keep it civil here the way I usually do. Which I know is subjective and probably idiosyncratic, but I'm doing my best to be fair and to do what I think will be good for this community as a whole. But like I said, I'm open to suggestions, too. Thanks for your input,
Bob
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