tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6303514853991437815..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Argue, Debate or Tolerate by Barbara EdwardsAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24038666239476992622015-04-08T11:49:23.488-04:002015-04-08T11:49:23.488-04:00Great post. Can you just imagine if our forefather...Great post. Can you just imagine if our forefathers hadn't argued among themselves and later with Britain for our independence, where would we all be now? Respectful argument allows for the exchange of ideas and often results in change and growth.Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24336752653849618672015-04-08T05:00:54.115-04:002015-04-08T05:00:54.115-04:00I'm always a day late but I have to laugh, Bar...I'm always a day late but I have to laugh, Barbara. This so sounds like me, or rather, the old me. LOL!<br /><br />I am opinionated but living with a diplomat husband has taught me there are better ways that to argue. And I still do it. A lot it seems but now I couch them in such a way that some people apparently wonder what hits them. Frankly, I hate to agree to disagree in so many ways and will always make sure someone truly wants my opinion before I give it. Unless it's on my own blog or on my own Facebook page or group. I think those don't count.<br /><br />And you are right. Argument is the way of the world. Recently, my youngest brought his girlfriend to visit us. There are things in her background that make her deplore arguments. I told her to get used to it as this family loved to argue but that each of us loved, respected and admired the others for what they believed in even if their stance was different than their own. Time will tell if she accepted my explanation.<br /><br />Thank you for a wonderful post. Lynn Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563978872099232823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74559909598900885282015-04-08T00:45:34.179-04:002015-04-08T00:45:34.179-04:00Barbara, what an honest, sincere, candid and passi...Barbara, what an honest, sincere, candid and passionate post. And then the replies - each strikes a chord that resonates. I agree with so much.<br /><br />I believe in being firm and fair and speaking my mind. But I am mindful about how I say it. <br /><br />I believe there are people out there with blinders on to only their position. For me, those people are ignorant. There are two sides to every coin and if you don't explore that, then you limit yourself. I want nothing to do with you.<br /><br />I believe the younger generation, "Millenials" grew up with a lack of respect for their "elders." Seeing them deal with people make me cringe because they have little to no people skills. Probably because they have their face in a cell phone texting most of the time. <br /><br />These are the points that resonate the strongest in me. <br /><br />Steph Stephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21964233984146195372015-04-07T18:29:39.257-04:002015-04-07T18:29:39.257-04:00The older I get, the more sure I am that I am righ...The older I get, the more sure I am that I am right! I abhor those who listen to non-factual tv and radio rants and believe without thinking past their own noses. This includes some family members and I do not hesitate to let them know they are fools for not thinking through complex issues. Your blog is right on!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-37337892295198776832015-04-07T18:10:40.691-04:002015-04-07T18:10:40.691-04:00Hi Alicia,
I'm tired of tip-toeing around. Whe...Hi Alicia,<br />I'm tired of tip-toeing around. Where are all those millions of whiners? I think of political correctness as censorship. Censorship by any other name STINKS to paraphrase Shakespeare.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3029555098865928502015-04-07T18:07:07.889-04:002015-04-07T18:07:07.889-04:00Hi Cheryl,
I've wasted years of my life being ...Hi Cheryl,<br />I've wasted years of my life being 'nice' and 'tolerant' while others do or say whatever offensive things about my group, my opinions, my country while I have to take the hits. I don't want to any more. I would never purposely hurt anyone, but I want to be looking them in the eye when they complain.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87378203731175254912015-04-07T18:02:05.126-04:002015-04-07T18:02:05.126-04:00Hi Margo,
What a nice thing to say. I keep remembe...Hi Margo,<br />What a nice thing to say. I keep remembering that our country was founded by people unafraid to voice their opinions and stand up. We need others like them right now!Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-38495219495047443402015-04-07T16:32:30.868-04:002015-04-07T16:32:30.868-04:00Wow, Barbara. Great post. I believe in a person...Wow, Barbara. Great post. I believe in a person's right to state their opinion and I definitely agree, the 'political correctness' has gotten WAY out of hand. No matter what you say, there's going to be someone out there who is offended. Give it a rest, already! Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-7481459949410432902015-04-07T14:05:37.480-04:002015-04-07T14:05:37.480-04:00Barbara--I get SICK of all the "political cor...Barbara--I get SICK of all the "political correctness" that we have to adhere to constantly. One thing in particular really sets me off--why is it okay for one race to use a word amongst themselves but other races not to use that word? Yes, it's the "n" word. I don't like that word. But I also don't like being told I can't say it, but other people can. And no, it's not always used affectionately amongst other races, either--it's used sometimes just as a white person might use it. <br /><br />I know--it shouldn't get to me, because I don't use it anyhow--but it's the WAY we have to see things now..."It's okay for one group to do it, but not for another group to do it--just because of skin color." It's an ugly word, no matter how it's used or who uses it. <br /><br />And this is just one example. I'm normally very tolerant. But taking this word out of historical books (such as Tom Sawyer, etc.) because it offends, borders on cutting out ANY kind of language in those same books just for the same reason--cursing, name calling, etc. What's next? Will we revise history because it's offensive to some people? <br /><br />It wasn't so long ago that I read an article on some people denying that the Holocaust ever happened. And I remember as a teenager, reading that some people believed we had not "truly" made it to the moon--that it was all a hoax. <br /><br />We have to be able to speak the truth, and do so without worrying about it offending people. BTW, my mom was a big believer at being able to laugh at yourself. I do that a LOT anymore. <br /><br />Great post.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-11187171848574514772015-04-07T13:54:54.602-04:002015-04-07T13:54:54.602-04:00Proud to BE a Rose of Prose with you is what I mea...Proud to BE a Rose of Prose with you is what I meant to say.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90236435730802751142015-04-07T13:53:27.284-04:002015-04-07T13:53:27.284-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-63272700204200000472015-04-07T13:53:26.465-04:002015-04-07T13:53:26.465-04:00Fantastic post, Barbara. Makes me proud to me a Ro...Fantastic post, Barbara. Makes me proud to me a Rose of Prose with you. There is nothing more frustrating than people who are so single minded they won't even consider any idea or concept that isn't their own. Too many people go through the world with blinders on. We are all in this together, one of these days, we all need to start acting like it!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21823781522960765702015-04-07T13:04:31.957-04:002015-04-07T13:04:31.957-04:00Hi Joanne,
it's all about respect. I respect y...Hi Joanne,<br />it's all about respect. I respect you, and your opinion and you do the same for me. Makes a better world.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-6816946253650319652015-04-07T13:03:03.864-04:002015-04-07T13:03:03.864-04:00Hi Ann,
I hate listening to the newscasters blah, ...Hi Ann,<br />I hate listening to the newscasters blah, blah, blah about their version of 'truth'. Gosh, give me an Edwards R. Murrow to tell me facts not his opinion.<br />Both sides lose in this battle.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-79174981784659263392015-04-07T13:00:57.853-04:002015-04-07T13:00:57.853-04:00Thanks, Celia,
I have a large family with lots of ...Thanks, Celia,<br />I have a large family with lots of different opinions. I do stir them up once in awhile, but I also try to listen and understand. I've learned a lot that way.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10531680655859347012015-04-07T12:58:59.774-04:002015-04-07T12:58:59.774-04:00Hi Morgan,
For that reason alone I avoid anything ...Hi Morgan,<br />For that reason alone I avoid anything argumentative on FB. it's too easy to be mean if you can't see the blood you spill. I want to see the eyes of the person I'm talking to. And what's in their heart.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-11422022067566608342015-04-07T12:58:33.917-04:002015-04-07T12:58:33.917-04:00A post full of wisdom well worth sharing. I'm ...A post full of wisdom well worth sharing. I'm tweeting it.Betsy Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871010122475160477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52145128968448087512015-04-07T12:56:38.854-04:002015-04-07T12:56:38.854-04:00Oh Maggie,
That's the point. People need to le...Oh Maggie,<br />That's the point. People need to learn to be open. And its hard to be in a room with ignorance cast as opinion.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-75791557983225864102015-04-07T12:55:20.084-04:002015-04-07T12:55:20.084-04:00Hi Rolynn,
Ohmy. I'm still deciding what I'...Hi Rolynn,<br />Ohmy. I'm still deciding what I'll be when I grow up. The world has changed so much. the definitions of liberal, conservative, independent are not the same any more. Be what fits you and be ready to debate with others when you feel they are willing to share. No one spends time talking to a stone unless its in a graveyard.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50920423326081301482015-04-07T12:52:11.201-04:002015-04-07T12:52:11.201-04:00Hi Melissa,
Ah, another earth mother fixing the hu...Hi Melissa,<br />Ah, another earth mother fixing the hurts. You are the best kind of person. Able to express your opinion and then kiss away the hurt.<br />(here's a cyber-bandaid for the next bit on your butt. Lol)Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26089676912465328272015-04-07T12:49:37.142-04:002015-04-07T12:49:37.142-04:00Hi Skywriter,
That's what I'm trying to sh...Hi Skywriter,<br />That's what I'm trying to share. I don't want to be stifled or to stifle anyone else. Say what you mean, be firm and fair. Life is too precious to hide under a bushel.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-83580642983463321782015-04-07T12:47:35.176-04:002015-04-07T12:47:35.176-04:00Hi MJ,
Sounds to me like you stand in a rational p...Hi MJ,<br />Sounds to me like you stand in a rational place. no-one needs to fight everything, just the things important to them.<br />Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-61553178313051865412015-04-07T12:46:01.134-04:002015-04-07T12:46:01.134-04:00Hi Jannine,
I blame a lot of that on the 'me&#...Hi Jannine,<br />I blame a lot of that on the 'me' generation. They were never taught to respect others opinions or how to debate. They think shouting is the only way to express differences. I feel sorry for them all. They are isolated from a real life.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-79708856424673580372015-04-07T12:43:07.499-04:002015-04-07T12:43:07.499-04:00Ashantay,
I totally agree. Laugh with me, or at me...Ashantay,<br />I totally agree. Laugh with me, or at me, as long as we share the good feeling.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-9806832970302387412015-04-07T12:41:36.281-04:002015-04-07T12:41:36.281-04:00Hi Maureen,
Old is like fine wine, it only gets be...Hi Maureen,<br />Old is like fine wine, it only gets better.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.com