youll notice you are talking about extreme situations, when i think it was pretty obvious we werent.
it goes to show you that truths and beliefs do not HAVE to be absolute, cold rules.
I'm not sure if you're referring to me or not but I did mention some examples I felt were extreme.Extreme examples are sometimes easier to comprehend and highlight the severity of a seemingly normal situation gone out of control.But the situation, or feelings behind such actions, apply to all situations.The point also being that what one considers extreme, another does not.From the seemingly benign, to the severe, our actions, as already mentioned, have consequences.So such examples don't change the spirit behind them.The same hatred that causes someone to verbally lash out at another can, given the circumstances, can also motivate them blow a group of innocent people to bits.How many people are in jail because a gun just happened to be there when they were upset ? It's not the guns fault, is it ? A given opportunity can make all the difference and a mere fraction of a second can lead to lifelong consequences....and regret.
And while the saying may be "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me" the truth of that statement has been disproven time and again.Many would actually choose a broken bone, caused by an impersonal accident over the hurtful things that have been said and done to them.Physical wounds heal, but words...sometimes that pain is only a memory away.This thread and the manner in which it was presented pressed against such currently healing wounds.All it takes is a little insight and compassion to see that.So either one cares about that or they don't.But excuses attempting to justify it is unacceptable.It takes a measure of humility to try and understand, and care, how others feel.The question is: Are we up to the challenge ? Are willing to make the effort to do so ? Not doing so... is truly regrettable.
...OUTLAW