robt65
Jul 14, 2010, 9:43 PM
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If we take a good long (not just a fast glimpse) look at what everyone here has said, aren't we all on the same page? It seems to me that we all agree about the freedom ni Mexico. It also seems to me that each one of us has a different line in the sand that freedom then turns to transgression which is what I think that la Isla, Gringal, Peter, cookj5, others and even myself are trying to say. The only difference (I see) is that we each seem to have our own limits. This usually seems to hinge on what we personally have found or lost by experience of events that have happened (or not happened) to each one of us, and what our tolerant level might be due to these events or for the lack of these events. Of course we are all going to have different ideas of how far that freedom goes, before it starts to affect each one of us separately. This doesn't mean (I think) that one is more right or more wrong than the other, it just means that we are all individuals, with our own perspectives. I really think that none of us chooses to loose those personal perspectives. Difference is good and so is same. They will continue to cross, but head in the same direction and to me that's OK, that's personal growth. I think if we are really honest with ourselves, we have all seen (even here) on this forum, what our own limits are but on different subjects. God knows I showed mine the other night. On some other subjects my tolerance level is quit high. I think that is the same with all of us. Each of us has a differernt point of tolerance at different times depending upon the circumstances at that time. Any other day it could be higher or lower. That again is what makes us all human. For me, I can only say I am so happy that we are not all 5' 5" tall with blue eyes, bald (or for ladies) curly headed with red shirts and blue jeans, wearing a size 10 and driving a burro. How boring is that? I find it strange that simply because one person does not agree with another on one thing that we seem to confuse that with personality's. I may not (and do not) from time to time agree with some persons here on this forum about some things and yet on other things I do agree with that person. I really try not o confuse that with saying that person is not a good person. I think that by the very nature of all of us being able to be here and have such discussions (arguments) is the very best show of freedom. We have rules here on this forum that I do not totally agree with at times, but if I am allowed to participate here, then it is my responsibility to abide by those rules for the good of the most, like it or not. I knew those rules coming in here. And that to me is a good thing. I put my time in the military to allow for such freedom for everyone and anyone. I didn't like it coming back from Viet Nam to have been the target of eggs coming my way, but when one looks at it, I was there (Viet Nam) to protect that right of expression (freedom) for the thrower as well as the person who said that was awful. As I see it anyway. Just meant as food for thought. Gawd! I hope this doesn't wind up in the Mexican Kitchen section because of that statement (smiling)
Robt65
P. S. I just try to go through every day without harming someone physically, mentally, trying to understand all sides and asking forgiveness for those I have offended. If I can leave this old world in that manner . . . then that's OK with me. It might not be your ideal (and that's OK), but it is mine. . . . . . . (and that's OK too)
(This post was edited by robt65 on Jul 14, 2010, 9:52 PM)
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