Posted by gabbix2 on October 9, 2003, at 6:44:58
In reply to Re: accuracy vs. civility, posted by Dr. Bob on October 9, 2003, at 1:40:51
How could you say nothing? How could you watch as a person with a history of threats and abuse told bold faced lies under the guise of an apology and say nothing!
I think most people would want to spare someone else the pain they themselves endured. That would mean having to describe what happened truthfully. Sometimes saying something "Frightened me" is not enough.
That has different interpretations to different people.
People are going to ask questions,
"Well what frightened you?
Why should someone have to wear a muzzle to protect someone who has been abusive and threatening. People have a right to know.
Especially people who are dealing with enough already, and likely have had issues with this type of thing in their past.Additionally when someone is accused of lying about an incident, and another person knows they are not lying because the same thing has happened to them, they are almost morally obligated to say something. This is the reality.
In this particular cirumstance
I'd say it certainly wasn't gratuitous "incivility" This was defending someone's moral character moral character
and supporting someone at the same time.That is why you would "say anything"
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