Originally Posted by aikido7:
I just ask that we treat each other like adults and in ways that we ourselves would like to be treated.
No, now you are coping out.
I think you mean “copping out.”
The Golden Rule is not copping out. Just my opinion.
Originally posted by aikido7:
I ask no one to change their thinking or their beliefs. I try to pass on helpful information (like ugly behavior has consequences) and leave it to others to deal with it how they will.
You are trying to insert your own values on this here, and no this will not make cowards out of us, we will truthsmack like always.
We must all bring our own values, thoughts and beliefs to everything we do.
The term “truthsmack” is an ugly and shameful phrase. Telling the truth does not happen by using violent action or imagery. And deep down, you know that full well.
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Good, I hope she was a girl.
It would be the same thing if it were a boy: treat the holy innocence of childhood with caring, respect and fairness.