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aikidoc · 11-19-2004, 06:38 AM

"Lack of civiliity is a problem in this culture and it was quite evident in the exchanges with Rev Furuya. I was embarrassed by it. " I was too.

"A forum is not an arena just for promoting your viewpoint, but one which is used for debate." I agree, however, does the debate require people be rude and make personal attacks? I think it reminds me more of the direction the political discourse in this country. I simply don't believe spirited and intellectual discourse on topics requires the rude behaviors of others. My 2 cents.

11-19-2004, 06:38 AM	#11
aikidoc Dojo: Aikido of Midland Location: Midland Texas Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,652 Offline	Re: Thank you, Rev. Furuya! "Lack of civiliity is a problem in this culture and it was quite evident in the exchanges with Rev Furuya. I was embarrassed by it. " I was too. "A forum is not an arena just for promoting your viewpoint, but one which is used for debate." I agree, however, does the debate require people be rude and make personal attacks? I think it reminds me more of the direction the political discourse in this country. I simply don't believe spirited and intellectual discourse on topics requires the rude behaviors of others. My 2 cents.