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Cringe

You are so right. Such a silent symphony! Thank you for your comment. Also thanks again for reading me. Be blessed.

posted by Justi on July 10, 2006 at 11:00 AM | link to this | reply

Maggie Mae

That is one of the greatest problems we have today, we have a total breakdown in polite conversation. Anything else often leads to escalation and on to anger, hurt feelings and now we are off to the races.

posted by Justi on July 10, 2006 at 10:52 AM | link to this | reply

Bright

Thanks for reading me. I usually can find your laugh post and bring my attitude up. I do appreciate you.

posted by Justi on July 10, 2006 at 10:50 AM | link to this | reply

Agree with you Justi.

If anyone wants to disagree with you let them do so in a mannerly, civilized way.

If they can't deal with you on the level you deal with them, don't engage, and don't worry about it.

Lets see how one person holds a discussion, pretty much the same as one hand clapping?

posted by Cringe on July 10, 2006 at 5:37 AM | link to this | reply

Justi, there's just a lot of people out there whose mothers and fathers

didn't teach them how to respect others and communicate with them with a civil tongue.  So, dear lady, when these people get into your blog and don't know how to talk to you, just ignore them, erase their nastiness, and go on with your life.  They don't deserve your consideration or your response.  Just shoo them away, like you would a pesky fly. 

You're a good person and don't deserve to be harrassed.

posted by MaggieMae on July 10, 2006 at 5:13 AM | link to this | reply

Justi

Great Attitude.. Stay well and be blessed!

posted by BrightIrish on July 9, 2006 at 8:28 PM | link to this | reply

Roumered you are so right. Thanks

posted by Justi on July 9, 2006 at 12:44 AM | link to this | reply

Justi..better late than never...God never leaves the righteous (you)..

alone..it feels like it at times (been there), but He's always in our corner..:)

posted by Rumor on July 8, 2006 at 8:52 PM | link to this | reply

Homegirl

You are so welcome. Be blessed.

posted by Justi on July 8, 2006 at 8:36 PM | link to this | reply

THANKS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT

posted by homegirl on July 8, 2006 at 7:21 PM | link to this | reply

Black Cat

You are right. There are fires that run for years like in the oil fields. Some just pop up again every time there is a single breath of air. But we must always smother them. I thought the block button would smother and I don't go to another's page commenting. But hopefully it is in ember stage now, we will see.

posted by Justi on July 8, 2006 at 2:11 PM | link to this | reply

Symphony

Thank you.

posted by Justi on July 8, 2006 at 2:09 PM | link to this | reply

Jane's

Thanks, have to gather up and go on ya know. You have run into this problem time and time again. They stop short of some of the stuff they do to me.

posted by Justi on July 8, 2006 at 2:09 PM | link to this | reply

you know I try to stay away from these battles, but I think it's in

your best interest to ignore the bait.  I'd like to see you both move on and enjoy life. 

The best way to put out a fire is to smother it.... in this case, with silence. 

posted by -blackcat on July 8, 2006 at 8:31 AM | link to this | reply

Justi

We  spoke of debating only because you mentioned it in your post

posted by Azur on July 8, 2006 at 5:18 AM | link to this | reply

posted by _Symphony_ on July 8, 2006 at 4:53 AM | link to this | reply

Great attitude, Justi!

posted by JanesOpinion on July 7, 2006 at 9:14 PM | link to this | reply

Black Pearl

Thank you so very much for your comment. I hope you have been having fun for a while. Be blessed.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 8:17 PM | link to this | reply

Corbin Dallas

I hear you. No light that would change anything can be reflected there.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 8:16 PM | link to this | reply

azure/avant gard

Debating is a forum for lawyers and debaters not for me, I am to basic. Thanks to both of you.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 8:15 PM | link to this | reply

Hi, Justi,

Been out of the loop for a few days, but I'm glad to come back and read such a spirited post from you.  I wouldn't expect anything less.  I've enjoyed reading the comments you've gotten so far, also.  God bless.  :)

posted by BlackPearl1 on July 7, 2006 at 6:57 PM | link to this | reply

Justi

Of course none of that has a place in debate.

Avant-garde,  I think that quite a few people  here attempt to conduct civil debates but are dismayed  when the responses go off topic and degenerate to insults.

posted by Azur on July 7, 2006 at 6:25 PM | link to this | reply

Justi

To paraphrase Thomas Carlyle.............................

“A person lives by believing something: not by debating and arguing about many things.”

posted by Corbin_Dallas on July 7, 2006 at 3:20 PM | link to this | reply

Justi

I fully agree with Azur. It would be a spectacle of wisdom, were that to happen here.

posted by avant-garde on July 7, 2006 at 3:09 PM | link to this | reply

Azur

I do agree. I can see things 180 degrees from the view of another and support their right to believe as they choose. I can't tolerate people being ugly underhanded stealing your material, using verbal or physical violence and I will not respond to any such behavior from anyone again. There are many non believers and many believers on here. It is not my goal or job to change any one of them, only to state my point of view. Thank you for your comments.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 2:35 PM | link to this | reply

Avant Gard

You are so right! Thank you for reading me.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 2:31 PM | link to this | reply

Justi

Debate is a powerful thing giving air to our thoughts if we let it. Good debate allows  varying perspectives.  The power of debate is that we grapple with  the topic rather than individuals. The beauty of debate is  that it provides a forum where anything can be put on the table then afterwards the individuals shake hands and go home with their ball or whatever not thinking less of their opponents.

posted by Azur on July 7, 2006 at 1:42 PM | link to this | reply

Justi

I believe it takes a courageous person to realize when they are only hurting themselves by remaining in the fray.

posted by avant-garde on July 7, 2006 at 12:02 PM | link to this | reply

Sophistie

It is better for me. Thanks

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 11:05 AM | link to this | reply

bel

You did not say ugly things, just told me what I needed to hear. It is only when people are ugly to others in their comments that I believe their words are not longer opinions but bullying slander.

posted by Justi on July 7, 2006 at 11:05 AM | link to this | reply

Awesome! It is Better for You!!

posted by Dr_JPT on July 7, 2006 at 10:17 AM | link to this | reply

Justi

I am glad you understand.  I was worried you might take what I was saying as me berating you and by no means was that the intent.  I just think we give way too much attention to the negative sometimes and it's frustrating  and upsetting when others attack what we believe at our very core.

In the end you know God knows and sees all.  He will handle it.   One thing I will never say is that you are not PASSIONATE!!!

posted by bel_1965 on July 7, 2006 at 9:57 AM | link to this | reply