"But you should know . . ."
". . . that not everyone is on the same side politically."
Good Lord, what a great line. Demolishes the Stepford mentality of the PC crowd in one simple sentence that can be said with a polite smile. Why didn't I ever think of this? I usually just splutter incoherently instead. I don't always agree with Cathy Seipp, but props to her for this one.
posted by Gina at 10:17 PM
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But is unity the greatest value? I would argue that it's not. Searching for and finding truth is far more important than just agreeing with everyone about everything. And I'd far rather have a society that was able to disagree civilly over various issues than one that marched in lockstep and was rude to anyone who dared to dissent.
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9:09 AM
"But is unity the greatest value? I would argue that it's not."
While I do agree with that assessment, it is quite possible that I may have been misunderstood. Note the reference to "media trolls" and their increased presence on the stage, page and screen in my previous response. Seeing that you live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, I would invite you to listen to WMAL between noon and dusk for a prime example of what I am referring to. Such characters are hardly the kind of folk interested in looking for common ground.
(By the way, there is "something" else at the other end of the political spectrum that emerged within the last year or so. However, it is so unpopular, I do not care to give it any more exposure than it already has. In fact, my hope is that it withers away before long.)
"Searching for and finding truth is far more important than just agreeing with everyone about everything."
Truer words have never been spoken. Personally, I find the chicanery of "yes men" to be just as appalling as the scent of disagreeable ideologues. In my opinion, neither of them are reliable stakeholders in the search for (and discovery of) truth.
"And I'd far rather have a society that was able to disagree civilly over various issues than one that marched in lockstep and was rude to anyone who dared to dissent."
Wow. I hope you mean that. People who truly believe that are hard(er) to find these days. I have found that the idea of "agreeing to disagree" is usually met with insults and put-downs. It would be nice to have a conversation with someone who thinks differently and still be able to sup together afterwards...
"Thanks for posting -- and for not being a spammer!"
Thank you for having the 'huevos' to accept my post. My experience has taught me that most forums lack the chutzpah (or more appropriately, cojones) to accept and respond to my ideas since I do not bear the markings of a sycophant. While I may not share your opinion on every issue, I promise to dissent with respect.
11:26 AM
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