[Amps] Amps List Discussions

[fainsbert]

To all:

Well said! I would hate to be in a foxhole with any one of those who just 
resigned.

Chuck Fainsbert
KC2NB

P.S.  I'm a Korean war vet.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick" <flymooney at gmail.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 11:20 PM
Subject: [Amps] Amps List Discussions


> After reading several day's worth of arguing over topics, I would like
> to say that I enjoy it. This country was founded on people arguing their
> side of an issue. We have become "too civil" in this country by not
> speaking up against people with whom we disagree. Everything has become
> "sterile" and vigorous discussion is no longer tolerated and is even
> discouraged. Take a look at the arguments and fights in Congress during
> the early years of this country. People had passion and were not afraid
> to stand up for what they believed. Now we perceive this passion as
> "barbaric" and not condoned by "polite" society. We shun the people who
> cause trouble because we ourselves are too afraid to stand up for
> something. It is easier to sit on the sidelines and call them "children"
> and "immature" because they refuse to stand by and allow information
> they do not think is correct predominate. What a minute...personal
> attacks? Read up on some history during elections. Personal attacks were
> common and even more vicious than I have ever seen on this mailing list.
>
> So who is right in the debate? I don't know for sure and they are
> certainly far smarter people on this mailing list than me (on both sides
> of any given issue). But I am glad that we have some people with the
> courage to get in each other's face. That is what makes for a good
> discussion and I have indeed learned a lot from reading the posts. It
> made a good country and it makes a good mailing list.
>
> Just my thoughts...you are, of course, free to challenge (and encouraged
> to do so).
>
> Patrick KA4ZNU
>
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