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Shmendrick · 09-13-2009

I hate to say it, but it seems that we're getting to the point where really can't have honest discussions anymore. People are very polarized by media, belief systems etc. and I've seen more and more of a lack of consideration and tolerance as I get older.

Your Creationism acquaintance is quite welcome to disagree but shouting someone (especially a relative stranger) down is both boorish and ignorant. I would ask him/her what are you accomplishing by shouting over me? It doesn't prove his/her point more superior, it shows how defensive and self-conscious the speaker is that they can't tolerate dissent and the shouting is probably a form of self-affirmation.

09-13-2009	#12
Shmendrick Level 100 Cannon Fodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Undisclosed Underground Bunker Posts: 90	Re: Stupid Creationist! I hate to say it, but it seems that we're getting to the point where really can't have honest discussions anymore. People are very polarized by media, belief systems etc. and I've seen more and more of a lack of consideration and tolerance as I get older. Your Creationism acquaintance is quite welcome to disagree but shouting someone (especially a relative stranger) down is both boorish and ignorant. I would ask him/her what are you accomplishing by shouting over me? It doesn't prove his/her point more superior, it shows how defensive and self-conscious the speaker is that they can't tolerate dissent and the shouting is probably a form of self-affirmation.