First, thank to all for a very interesting forum.
I just spend a little time reading a recently-closed thread, and I have to say it was thought-provoking and respectful, especially when compared with similar topics at some other forums (or is that fora?) I belong to.
While reading this particular thread, two very different positions were being presented in such a way that I found myself agreeing with both.
This ability to hear and understand divergent viewpoints is, in my opinion, what's lacking in today's political environment. That's something I think we can all agree on.
We have a very unique thing here. Intelligent, thoughtful and respectful communication across a wide spectrum of opinion.
I wonder if we could create a "way-off-topic" area where the rules could be relaxed just a little. Keep the civil tone, but allow controversial topics.
Just a suggestion. Thanks again to the moderators, posters and all who make this possible!
I just spend a little time reading a recently-closed thread, and I have to say it was thought-provoking and respectful, especially when compared with similar topics at some other forums (or is that fora?) I belong to.
While reading this particular thread, two very different positions were being presented in such a way that I found myself agreeing with both.
This ability to hear and understand divergent viewpoints is, in my opinion, what's lacking in today's political environment. That's something I think we can all agree on.
We have a very unique thing here. Intelligent, thoughtful and respectful communication across a wide spectrum of opinion.
I wonder if we could create a "way-off-topic" area where the rules could be relaxed just a little. Keep the civil tone, but allow controversial topics.
Just a suggestion. Thanks again to the moderators, posters and all who make this possible!