[CS-FSLUG] PD: CPUSA & Kerry.

[@ndrew]

I understand that people don't like to listen to political debates. But
perhaps we should be a little less sensitive about the whole thing. I
believe the CSFSLUG website specifically says, and I quote, "ChristianSource
topics can be pretty much anything that would interest a Christian
Linux/free software enthusiast." I don't see why that can't include
political discussion, not to mention the fact that if we're having political
discussions, then, well, I guess somebody must be interested in it. Besides,
if we're not talking enough Linux right now, what makes you think that'll
chanage just because we stop talking politics? I'm not sure that's a
cause-and-effect relationship.

Now, I'm not arguing with the list administrator - he can do whatever he'd
like. If there's to be no political discussions, then so be it. But as long
as it's allowed, why must we complain about it so vehemently? If you don't
want to listen to people talk politics, then, uh, don't listen! You'll
notice I haven't responded to many political discussions lately. And there's
a simple reason for that: I haven't READ many of the political discussions
lately. I don't have the time for it, yet I'm not on here complaining about
it, either. I mean, really, it's not that hard to determine which messages
are politically oriented and which aren't. I haven't lost any sleep sorting
through CSFSLUG messages trying to find the ones I'm interested in reading.

Like you, I, too, follow a rule when among friends - try not to get
offended. Even if they (*gasp*) say I'm dumb and political views stink as
bad as my shoes. It's not that important.

If we're gonna head off debating at the pass, then why do we have to come on
here and debate about whether or not we can debate? I don't get it.

--
@ndrew
andrew at dothedrew.net
http://www.dothedrew.net

"No amount of genius can overcome
a preoccupation with detail."

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christiansource-bounces at ofb.biz 
> [mailto:Christiansource-bounces at ofb.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Roettger
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 8:47 PM
> To: 'A Christian virtual Free Software and Linux Users Group.'
> Subject: Re: [CS-FSLUG] PD: CPUSA & Kerry.
> 
> I understand that people have the inherit need to complain 
> about the powers that be.  But perhaps we should respect the 
> admin's request to leave out the politics for a short time.  
> This list has two purposes, God and Linux (hence the name).  
> For me I don't want to listen to a bunch of people complain 
> about various leaders.  Debate always ensues and it's never a 
> fun thing to watch.  While many of us enjoy a good debate, I 
> think we'd do well to remember Proverbs 17:14 " The beginning 
> of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention 
> before a quarrel starts." 
> 
> That being said, I don't care about your political standings 
> be you in the US as myself or outside.  I follow one strict 
> rule with those I call friends, never discuss politics.  Many 
> times your comments can come off offensive to others, wither 
> by internet or not, people take their political views very 
> seriously and it can be easy to hurt someone or anger them by 
> an off hand comment.  
> 
> There should be no room for political discussion on a Linux 
> discussion list.
> There are plenty of other forums and resources for this, 
> however there are very few Linux Christian resources for 
> this.  If politics continue take up the vast majority of this 
> list, I will have little use for it. 
> 
> Tim Roettger
> bondservant at thebondservant.org
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christiansource-bounces at ofb.biz
> [mailto:Christiansource-bounces at ofb.biz] On Behalf Of Leon Brooks
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 8:00 AM
> To: A Christian virtual Free Software and Linux Users Group.
> Subject: Re: [CS-FSLUG] PD: CPUSA & Kerry.
> 
> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 23:27, Christopher Rose wrote:
> > Please, no more politics!
> 
> I'd like to second that - but unfortunately it's important. 
> Get your email client to filter out subjects containing "PD:" 
> if you don't want to see any more politics.
> 
> If I was an American voter, no matter how bad it was in the 
> big scheme of things, I couldn't in good conscience vote for 
> either one of Bush or Kerry - and one of them _will_ get elected.
> 
> This clearly tells me that the US political system is in 
> desperate and urgent need of reformation. Is there a legal 
> way of achieving that?
> 
> Cheers; Leon
> 
> --
> When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, 
> he said unto her, "Woman, where are those thine accusers? 
> hath no man condemned thee?"
> She said, "No man, Lord".
> And Jesus said unto her, "Neither do I condemn thee:
> go, and sin no more". -- John 8:10-11, KJV
> 
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