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re: Question to parents and grandparents? Mar. 3rd, 2005 3:29pm
Betsy's very passionate about what she believes. The response I see people having to her views is not that much different from the response I have received on numerous occasions on other message boards. Some people have strong opinions and can voice them strongly. Many people are not used to that, and in their normal day-to-day life never have their ideas and opinions questioned in as definite way as will happen often on the internet. While Betsy and I agree on very few things, I don't see her really attacking anyone. She's simply stating her views. Yes, they're hard to take. I don't agree with many of them -- but my motto has always been, "In the free market place of ideas, the truth will always win."
Don't take her views as a personal attack. They are her views, strongly held, and strongly voiced, but there merely because they are her views, not because she wants to offend anyone. I've been debating people on the interent for about 7 years now and Betsy is by far one of the more easy people to debate with than the usual crowd you find on various debate and discussion boards. She doesn't call names. She doesn't make personal attacks. She's willing to listen if you present a reasonable argument.
Take it from me, this place is extremely calm and quiet compared to some boards. It's just that most people aren't used to exchanging ideas with someone they disagree with, and it can be hard to take. Use it as a learning opportunity for that day when you have to confront some doctor, nurse, school teacher or principle about your child's or your health care.
