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From: mam@rabbit.UUCP
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Subject: Re: A Response and a Suggestion
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Date: Fri, 17-Jun-83 17:47:44 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun 17 17:47:44 1983
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OK, I think that I owe Jeff and some others a apology.  I'm sorry.  But I
still resent being flamed for what I do or don't believe.  And don't get
me wrong.  I don't mind in the least discussing beliefs, mine and those of
other people.

I am definitely in favor of talking about beliefs.  But I think that
maybe we all should be careful about what we write in order to avoid insulting
others.  Also, we have to find a way to criticize/talk about articles which
have been submitted without insulting the submittor(sp?).  If that requires
taking this discussion to another groups, then let's!

I guess it comes down to this.  Everyone believes something.  There is no
way to make a moral judgement about that belief, although you may disagree
with it.  But if you disagree with someone, then say so and say why.

Now let't hear what everyone else thinks.  I hear the voices of a few
people on this group loud and clear, but what about those of you who just
read and don't contribute.  We'd like to hear from you, and we will do our
best (at least I will) to talk about it without flaming you into cinders.


			Still apologetic,
					 Meredith Morris