o: Yes, I understand you have different social and political beliefs from them. I thought that was a given without mentioning it in the post.
You can have different "social beliefs" without accusing the people with whom you disagree of treason, and without threatening them with violence.
o: They say mean things about you and hurt your feelings - I get it -
No, actually, you don't. This isn't about having my "feelings hurt." There is a difference between debating issues, and simply attacking people on a personal level.
It's one thing to say, "I disagree. I think you're wrong. Here's why," and quite another to say, "I disagree. You're an evil traitor. Shut up or we'll hurt you."
o: Maybe it's a on a little bit larger scale now, but my point is, aren't they helping you more than they're hurting you?
Not if they start shooting at people. And the Tea Party approach to "debate" is simply to shut down debate by yelling and threats.
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Date: 27/4/10 15:59 (UTC)You can have different "social beliefs" without accusing the people with whom you disagree of treason, and without threatening them with violence.
o: They say mean things about you and hurt your feelings - I get it -
No, actually, you don't. This isn't about having my "feelings hurt." There is a difference between debating issues, and simply attacking people on a personal level.
It's one thing to say, "I disagree. I think you're wrong. Here's why," and quite another to say, "I disagree. You're an evil traitor. Shut up or we'll hurt you."
o: Maybe it's a on a little bit larger scale now, but my point is, aren't they helping you more than they're hurting you?
Not if they start shooting at people. And the Tea Party approach to "debate" is simply to shut down debate by yelling and threats.