Brian,
I feel that my intention to stop a poster from invalidating others has possibly kicked off the idea for this thread. If so, I wish to make a deep apology for creating the product of your ponderance of why we discredit those with whom we disagree.

I am usually the "Pollyanna" of any group. However, I did feel a need to stop a certain type of communication which was in the habit of creating negative products. Did I do this in the best possible way? No. But, the worst thing one can do is nothing.

Common sense and religious belief has taught us that love and truth are the solvents of all ill will. In a perfect world, this would be so. There would be no war or hatred or insanity of any kind.

All we can do is take responsibility for our own zone of influence and try to keep that zone free from harm. We can uplift and inspire. We can try to implement good control. However, in trying to throw pearls to swine, this can be a difficult task. That's where you get communication in anger. It comes from lack of understanding. You hit the nail on the head with your statement that some people misunderstand and some are misunderstood. I feel that some see responsibility and some see blame. How one views is life is subjective. If we are ever to live in a world where we are all truly free, we have to educate people. Understanding comes from the ability to learn something. Only with understanding will we treat each other with dignity and respect. Fear and insecurity vanish with ability to understand. In this way, the truth actually does set you free.

Again, if my actions have turned your mind toward this theme, I am truly sorry. I plan on being around here for a while and don't want to be a messy house guest. By the way, I do windows.

Heidi


"And, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Paul McCartney