hi to all,
i haven't posted here for awhile now, but this thread has compelled me to add my thoughts. one of the issues that causes me great concern is the lack of tolerance accorded to fellow a.s. sufferers who brave uttering a contrary opinion. in recent months, we have witnessed k.a. members and administration who have criticized other k.a. members who were merely expressing their viewpoints.
freedom of expression is one of the rights that most people in democratic societies hold precious. in order for us all - and that includes people throughout the world - to bump along together with our vastly differing political opinions, we need to realize that when we raise an issue that has political overtones, there will be disagreement. in the same vein when we make religious references, there will be others who are offended. perhaps the administration might set up a new forum so that those who wish to discuss politics or religion would have a venue to do so.
if someone writes something that you disagree with or find offensive, then ignore the post - as i've been instructed to do on occasion. there is really no reason for anyone to find snotbox's posts in this thread offensive.
justine, snotbox lives on the same planet that i do and is entitled to her opinion. she is also entitled to express it when the issue was raised by the OP of this thread - even if it was originally raised in the guise of condolences and the ever prevalent 'prayers' that we are increasingly subjected to.
i also think it is inappropriate for any k.a. member to chide another and ask them to 'cool' it. people should be free to say what's on their minds .... if you don't like it, read something else. but personal attacks will serve only to cause people to stop their posting.
it would be a real pity if k.a. turns into a boring site where only those who espouse the currently prevailing popular opinions are accepted. surely we can do better than that.
cat ...
