I’m back; newly anonymized and with many things remaining stuck in my craw. One of these is the rudity now experienced everyday across America. Long gone are the days of Miss Manners or even anyone giving an iota about etiquette or respect.
Listen: there is nothing wrong or shameful in respecting others with which one disagrees. Also, please realize that having a difference of opinion does not furnish carte blanche for letting the poo fly.
In January of this year, I received this comment to my Cindy Sheehan post:
“I wish I could say I was sorry to see you have no stamina. I'm not. You are more of the same drivel coming through the AM airwaves. And I thought people who lived in Park City were cool. You are probably lying about that.”
Of course, with impressive bravado, this was posted as a message from “ANONYMOUS”. Wow, now there’s evidence of a strong belief in one’s opinions, eh?
So, I have no stamina. Gee whiz. And I thought a series of life events which I have experienced over the past year had diverted my attention out of personal necessity. Forgive me Father for I have sinned against the church of anonymous followers.
I’m also apparently full of drivel. Gosh, thank you for the constructive dialogue which will most certainly allow for an open exchange of information and astute opinions which may sway readers to an alternative viewpoint. Way to make your case! Quite impressive!
Lastly, I’m a liar. OK, let me frame this. I have uploaded just two posts. I call my blog “Greg’s iPinions”. I have clearly stated that I am giving an OPINION and am not surveying the factual landscape of all politic. Yet ANONYMOUS has drawn a decision that I’m a liar. Quite the conclusion.
Perhaps ANONYMOUS is capable of learning something. If so, ANONYMOUS, pay attention and get help reading the big words if you must:
Paraphrasing Margaret Mead; “Respect for manners is a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.”
