I am most interested to read this thread. Definitions of what we humans may, or may not be, are always intriguing and should always lead to debate. I have my own thoughts on what and who I am and I regard the observations of others with a slight grin most of the time. If I see someone with whom I disagree-so be it. If I see, however, one who attacks the well-being of my friends then that's a different matter. I will attack. I will defend. Can I be pigeon-holed for that? Most certainly. Is the person who does that correct? *shrugs* who the hell knows-I most certainly will try to keep an open mind-(See my on-line prayer)
It has always been on constant wonder to me that there is so little flaming in here...where there are intelligent, literate and above all, passionate folk-there will be conflict. I have stood up to be counted when I felt it necessary and be damned to the consequences. We have the right to express ourselves and sometimes that is done badly-no, inadequately. Remember, friends, communication is about ensuring your point is understood. When you don't care-Ah! Therein lies the problem.