Thread: Behavior in these healthcare discussions

Originally Posted by xman

I accept full responsibility and offer my sincerest apology.

What a stu...I mean--what a great idea!

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

What a stu...I mean--what a great idea!

Go ahead, it's alright - a stu-pendous idea!

My deepest apologies for my behavior lately. I have no excuse. For some reason, I just do not like it when people do not know their facts, nor question others on a subject or activity they have never done themselves. In the future I will refrain from comment and personally revoke my First Amendment rights since they seem to get me into trouble. My only defense is that I did not say anything that was false, or poorly researched before I made the statements.

Opinions are like .... well never mind.

Its not my fault, I voted against the conversation forum.

Originally Posted by xman

I accept full responsibility and offer my sincerest apology.

Its about time!

But, but he started it!

Well, I know after a few beers my tongue gets sarcastic at best and rude at worst, so apologies all round from me.

Incidentally, I think 'the conversation' is my favorite part of this forum at the moment. I love to have my opinions challenged and I like to challenge other peoples, it's a really important part of who I am (I think). May it last.

Originally Posted by Bruno

I don't know why, but for some reason, the recent healthcare discussions seem to fire people up more than the past discussions about the war, or the 2008 election.

I don't have any problems with that. However, for some reason, some people seem to find the need to start insulting people. There is no restriction on topics here in the conversation, but we do require people to remain respectful and polite. Just because someone disagrees with you does not mean he should be insulted.

Calling people stupid does not help your argument, will make you seem childish, and will see you banned for a variable length of time.

I have been discussing politics and religion with many of our senior members here for a long time. Most of them are to the far right of me. We disagree(d) on many things, yet none of us has ever called the other one stupid, trash, or other things. It is possible to discuss those topics, disagree completely, and still maintain proper decorum and even respect for each other.

Please keep this in mind. If you don't think it is possible to participate in a polite manner, then either stay silent, or find another place to have those discussions.

I am with you on the spirit of this thread however I do not think it is appropriate to talk down to someone because they allowed their emotions to get the better of them.i am no wise man but I believe that insulting comments are better left ignored rather than responding and adding fuel to the fire.