tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post4828329865635767864..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: The Cost of "Some" Free SpeechUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-31449362519754511592011-01-11T17:35:40.497-05:002011-01-11T17:35:40.497-05:00I agree with much of what you're all saying he...I agree with much of what you're all saying here and wanted to just add that everyone can and should express themselves in the least angry and hateful ways possible no matter what the discussion for one other simple and all-purpose reason: Being a screeching fanatic on any topic, in any state of mental stability, to any audience does nothing positive. It's a tantrum and a vanity exercise that gets nothing accomplished. Not one individual and certainly not the society as a whole gets a damn thing from such ranting and raving.Vicky Politonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-6797301140993685902011-01-11T09:09:07.277-05:002011-01-11T09:09:07.277-05:00Great post and thanks sooo very much for having th...Great post and thanks sooo very much for having the courage to write it then put it up.<br /><br />As a political science/psychology major - in one of the first years when politicopsychology was becoming a very real approach to studying politics - I spent a ton of time researching these exact consequences, which fortunately then were potential consequences.<br /><br />My heart is sick to see that now these very scenarios we worried about back then and did huge papers on are happening.<br /><br />It is time we're all mindful of what we say and think...and even more important understand the ramifications of the packaging and imagery we use to express those feelings.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing --- D. D. ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174865205033095825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-67068476438608332992011-01-11T08:34:31.634-05:002011-01-11T08:34:31.634-05:00A difficult subject, and heartbreaking. You speak...A difficult subject, and heartbreaking. You speak the truth, to be sure, and I hope people are listening.Misahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841388306033941061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-69345598090981886532011-01-10T19:50:09.207-05:002011-01-10T19:50:09.207-05:00Thank you Rhonda for going out on the ledge and ta...Thank you Rhonda for going out on the ledge and talking about this tragic story. We need more compassion and kindness in this world and I hope that with the upcoming MLK weekend people will take the time to relfect and think of peaceful ways of coexisting on this planet.Anjalinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-9337493531014508392011-01-10T18:16:14.487-05:002011-01-10T18:16:14.487-05:00Well said, Rhonda. What ever happened to the buck ...Well said, Rhonda. What ever happened to the buck stopping?Zitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934983183390982361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-13000310476668920742011-01-10T13:50:11.478-05:002011-01-10T13:50:11.478-05:00I agree in part. When we spew out hate and anger ...I agree in part. When we spew out hate and anger at every turn, one of the results is going to be violence. But another thing we teach our children is the concept of "consequences." Too many adults seem to forget this one as well.Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-23859588425575681572011-01-10T09:05:40.239-05:002011-01-10T09:05:40.239-05:00I have a different take on this as you can read to...I have a different take on this as you can read tomorrow. That doesn't mean that I like how horrible some of the radio talk show and TV hosts are (on both sides) and comedians who make nasty fun, but I don't think that was the root problem here. It certainly wasn't when Abraham Lincoln was shot or even when an attempt was made on Reagan.<br /><br />Yes, we all need to watch what we say and how we say it, it certainly would make the world a better place to live in.<br /><br />MarilynMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-63208305368072251702011-01-10T08:14:50.887-05:002011-01-10T08:14:50.887-05:00Bravo! Well-said!Bravo! Well-said!Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-87003416998060975682011-01-10T08:02:08.923-05:002011-01-10T08:02:08.923-05:00We have taught our children that words have conseq...We have taught our children that words have consequences. That's why certain words are not allowed in this house: sucks, idiot, stupid, etc. You get the hint. Why have so many adults forgotten this? MaggieThe Stiletto Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667670723330755598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-63449142509228250412011-01-10T06:19:30.315-05:002011-01-10T06:19:30.315-05:00The Northern half of Evelyn David totally agrees. ...The Northern half of Evelyn David totally agrees. Thanks Rhonda.<br /><br />MarianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com