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IndianaJames
Is Anybody Here?
USA
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 Posted - 01/19/2002 : 2:58:47 PM
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I've been silently watching this whole message board saga unfold from afar, and it's disturbing. Every single one of us here on the boards has a differing opinion on different topics and with different views comes the potential for conflict. The problem here is that we live in an open society where the exchange of ideas is welcomed. We sometimes lose sight of the fact that we're so privileged to live in a country where that kind of thinking is actually encouraged. I think it's hysterical that the new "American Dream" has come to encompass an SUV, four-thousand square foot house, 2.3 kids and the works, but we're already living in the greatest society of our time. And now we find ourselves in a bit of a struggle on a message board dedicated to the music of a phenomenal performer. People will always disagree on issues, it would take the return of a dictator or a communist regime to change that. Some people have views that most people find offensive, shocking, or outrageous, but guess what? It's these people that challenge our way of thinking and reinforces the reasoning behind our own personal beliefs. I for one am a proponent for the free exchange of thought and would hope everyone on here would realize that their respective departure from the forum won't change anyone's views. I love this board (despite my lack of postings) because there is such a personal aspect to it. As a member of several other message boards, I can no longer stand the anonymity that allows people to express their views simply because they can hide behind a pseudonym. Here everyone knows each other, and I think that in turn is the reason for this little fiasco. We're all here for one reason; to celebrate the music of Tim Reynolds. We all have that in common. Simply because we listen to the same music doesn't guarantee we all entertain the same trains of thought. And such is the beauty of human communication. Being exposed to differing points of view may turn some people off, it may piss people off, but in the end I'd rather hear why people think the way they do and why they do. Let's not forget why we're here, what has brought us together, and most importantly, what can tear us apart as is now evident. I don't want to see people leave because of the content of someone's post. As a syndicated columnist, I understand how easily it is to offend people even when no harm was meant. I would hope, for the sake of everyone here, we can all get back to the source of our presence here and return to the peace and harmony that the music of Mr. Reynolds evokes in so many.
James
DMBBoyd@aol.com
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2002 : 3:54:49 PM
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YES YES! I think he's got it!!
"War does not determine who is right, it determines who is left."
"Why would you even shake a man's hand if you're not going to help him stand." |
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2002 : 5:59:56 PM
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Exaccally.
-J
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2002 : 6:01:37 PM
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By the way... why not post more? It's nice to have smart, rational, realist people post every once-in-a-while.
-J
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tericee
Alien Abductee
USA
2579 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2002 : 03:09:06 AM
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I totally agree with Silky!! And, as a columnist, IndianaJames can probably spell too!
teri 
Did I mention that I finished a marathon? |
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
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Posted - 01/20/2002 : 4:01:14 PM
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here here, well said good sir.
Patriotism is a maggot in their heads. - Henry D. Thoreau |
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LizT
Fluffy-Esque
USA
1687 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2002 : 5:10:26 PM
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Yeah, that's the ticket!!!
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Jay
Alien Abductee
Vatican City
2279 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2002 : 5:26:08 PM
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Well put...true, I agree with everything said.
Jay
My last name is confusing...It is Spelled Wiegand but is pronounced Weegend...another insult to the English language... |
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
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Posted - 01/20/2002 : 6:37:05 PM
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Decline in Reason.....well someone had to say it.
when you think about it, mud is just wet dirt. |
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2002 : 6:53:48 PM
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Indeed they did.
-J
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 01/21/2002 : 06:56:06 AM
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Well I said it all the way thru the "God" post only noone seems to have gotten it. Thank you to IndianaJames for putting it so much more eloquently than me. I was reading it, for the first time, to a friend over the phone and half way thru commented on how well put you had managed to make all my points. I was not shocked to get to the bottom and see you were a syndicated columnist. You said it all so well, much better than I ever could have. I hope all will read this and finally understand what I was trying to say. I really hope you will comment and enter the discussions more often and I hope it will not take situations like this to draw you in. Thanx again for saying it better than I ever could have. I guess I was just to close to the discussion to put it so succinctly. Thanx again, and for the sake of all on the board, I hope you stick around and become an active member.
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Appeal to Reason
