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Originally Posted by 1stParadigm
Is there a point to this?....is it not going to result in the same as all the rest?.....one can only have an open discussion when we are first able to look inward.......do you really feel we are at the place yet for there to be a meaningful discussion on issues of race.....do you think people are able to seperate themselves from the personal likes or dislikes of a particular member long enough to actually HEAR what they are saying?......do you not think there are too many other agendas at play here with the same people time and time again involved in the same conflict that disrupts the harmony of this site? then running else where to laugh about comments made by members on here in response to so called debates.......I personally dont think we are there yet.....sorry I really dont.
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Co-sign!!!
Also, just because I may not be friends with some people doesn't mean all out war...lol
Like I say, its about respect. Some friendships are fickle and fall by the wayside...whereas respect is earned through honesty and bravery.
You can't like everyone in this world or expect to be liked by everyone. If you do then you are self-deluded.
I believe some issues and topics need passion, need heated debate.
The biggest enemy of the human spirit and freedom is:
APAHTY!