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This is the day after what we now call Veteran's Day. I grew up with my
mom and dad calling it Armistice Day. They had siblings in WW I. Of
course, that generation in WW II will soon be gone but the character of
those who served still inspires me today. Since then the US has engaged in
other actions that called for service and dedication. From the way things
look, we'll still be sending service personnel into harm's way for some
years to come. All of this is done so that we can retain our sense of
liberty and freedom.
However, I think some of us on the List need to be reminded that "freedom
ends where the next person's nose begins." I say this because of the
recent exchange of words that have flown around our digital domain in the
last few weeks. Rob's apology has caused me to think of this verbal
activity again just as Veteran's day and the conducting of my brother's
graveside service of yesterday reminds me of personal responsibility or
the lack thereof.
Rob's apology doesn't address the issue the led up to the eruption. If you
want a refresher, look back at messages about stainless headers and/or
Alcoa wheels.
Personally, I'm tired of lame excuses from anyone anywhere whether they
contribute a lot or not, have reached a certain age or hope to, or think
that being a veteran earns them freedom from personal responsibility and
self-control. As Ken Henderson pointed out in the strand talking about
stainless headers, this list exists to help people. It doesn't exist so
any one person can blatantly, and without respect, attack any one else.
What happened to understanding what being a gentleman was all about? Have
we come to the point in our country that "whatever goes" is the modus
operandi? It seems that "I" takes precedence over anyone else's honor
regardless of circumstances.
I was saddened to read what I did. I was grieved that the behavior was
tolerated. I was encouraged, however, that others responded to try and
bring civility back to this forum. However, I was again disappointed to
read a lame excuse for deplorable behavior.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Freedom, Responsibility and the GMCnet
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