Posted by Larry Hoover on June 1, 2006, at 4:30:39
In reply to Re: I-statements » Larry Hoover, posted by Tabitha on June 1, 2006, at 0:45:46
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> > She's asking that a novel idea be considered, not that there is any right answer, or decision being made for someone else.
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> > She's asking them to try and imagine a different world.
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> Lar, I think if someone had said "I'd like people to try and imagine a world without religion" that would have been fine. But when it's worded "I think the world would be better without religion", then a judgement creeps in. It sounds like a negative judgement about religion. It's those judgement statements that get flagged as uncivil.She didn't judge it. She gave her opinion.
It's really two thoughts. Each of which is civil, IMHO.
One is implied. You have to consider a world without religion to consider her thought. What would the world be like, absent dogma? (Def: An authoritative principle, belief, or statement of ideas or opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true.)
She stated her personal preference, with respect to the actual and the imagined worlds.
I think butter tarts would be better without raisins.
I think Babble would be better without lengthy blocks.
I sincerely believe the only reason this was flagged was because of prejudicial thinking, with respect to religion. Does it deserve special protection, amidst all other thoughts with respect to personal choices?
It seems to have been afforded a "special case" scenario, which I would infer arises from internal bias.
Bias, n.
A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment.
An unfair act or policy stemming from prejudice.Lar
P.S.
Not to you, Tabitha, but to Bob, I reiterate that all this debate takes place while she continues to serve a block that many people believe is unfair. There is no fair way to restore her loss, if the decision is to be changed or reconsidered.There ought to be an option to suspend sentences, given sufficient degree of dispute about the fairness of any single instance of administrative fiat.
Absent true appeal, this entire process is a sham.
Lar
P.P.S. I again trust that should I have run afoul of these civility guidelines, that I should be afforded an opportunity to rephrase.
Lar
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