Re: Re[2]: pissed off

[madsaxon <madsaxon () direcway com>]

At 09:36 AM 4/28/03 -0500, Steve wrote:

> Ditto, kindness inspite of reason to be so is greatness, and ultimately
> helps everyone. It's easy to be annoyed with others but impressive when
> not displayed.

Reading this list frequently reminds me of a "Calvin and Hobbes"
strip which says, in part:

        Finding consensus and common ground is dull.
        Nobody wants to watch a civilized discussion
        that acknowledges ambiguity and complexity.
        We want to see fireworks!  We want the sense
        of solidarity and identity that comes from
        having our interests narrowed and exploited
        by like-minded zealots.  Talk show hosts,
        political candidates, news programs, special
        interest groups...they all become successful
        by reducing debates to the level of shouted
        rage.  Nothing gets solved, but we're all
        entertained.

If only Bill Watterson were on this list.

m5x

        

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