In the 60's & 70's...the youth were crying out to just give peace a chance.
Did we?
Those same people are today well, grandparents. They are loving, kind, involved in their communities.
But when it comes to politics...then it's all fangs and claws. Listen up.
If I dissagree with you on an issue- no way does that make me...stupid, ignorant, racist, deceptive, evil, moronic, bigoted or crazy...
Name calling is running rampant in our society. This practice of attacking the character of someone rather than debate them on the issues , would indicate the insulter has either no facts, or no vocabulary to support their belief. It diminishes us all. It is mean spirited and unlikely that I will want to stop and listen to your point of view after being insulted.
In the political arena, we see these names accompanied by the promotion of violence..."this person deserves to be punched in the face, punished, raped or killed."
While there may very well be bigots, idiots and yes, even an Anti-Christ among us, most folks just have a different view of how things should be done. They can be wrong and not evil.
Is it really necessary to assign the blame before we play out the game....why not strive to be better, do better, get better results, and let our posterity judge us, rather than try to judge without knowing all the facts or outcomes. I am dismayed by otherwise kind hearted people, who work for justice and have compassion on everyone, except their politcal opponents. Those, they would flog mercilessly and without end. What's up with that?
Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.... Whoever says, "You fool!" shall be in danger of hell fire (Matt 5:22). (woops, my sincere apologies to all those I-696 drivers)
Love your enemy...bless those who curse you....
Civility and polite discourse, minus the personal insults, if you please.
World peace (that's right Gracie) starts with your annoying neighbor.
All I am saying♫ ♪♪♫ ♪♪ is give PEACE a chance ♫ ♪♪
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Did We Give Peace a Chance????
Posted by Life with Linda at 3:28 PM
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Amen sister! I couldn't agree with you more. In fact, someday I'll tell you about the day I had today. Your post could not have been more timely for me. There really is no place for name calling for people who want to make a better world, no matter the side of the political spectrum on which they swing. sigh...Thanks Linda: )
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