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Originally Posted by nandm  I think that controversy in and of itself is not a negative thing. A discussion should have a variety of opinions in it. The key differene between a discussion of differing views and what has been present in several recent threads has been the personal attacks on individuals. There is nothing wrong with not agreeing on a topic but when that disagreement gets to a childish name calling level it is time for people to regroup, catch their breath and when they are able to return to the discussion and discuss their cause without resorting to personal attacks.
I have actually learned a lot from discussing topics with people who had differeing views than me. There have also been times when I had to agree to disagree. It is far to easy though for people to take someone disagreeing with their opinion as someone disagreeing or disapproving of them. I have found that for me when I start taking the disagreement personally, I need to step back because that is when I stop hearing what the other person says and close my mind to learning.
Just my few cents worth. |
Excellent points, Judith.
Precisely why I started this thread.