Its oh so quiet Shh Shh

[Lulu Bennett]

To be honest, I would consider it highly disrespectful and I wouldn't be inclined to oblige.

Well your just a selfish s**t then aint you.

[Lulu Bennett]

Sod this i am not bothering having what i respect walked over by someone i respected at one point
Good night!!

[adamanteus]

Stefan, I don't believe you. I think you're being argumentative, because you're good at it! These people (on all sides) made the ultimate sacrifice, out of a trust or believe in their mother country. Respect is due, you know it is.

[Stefan-A]

Bullshit, Stefan. You're just trying to stir up Lu or me or someone else.

And if that's the way you do truly believe, I don't want to address it as you're totally wrong in my opnion and I'm not about to get in that pissing match with you.

Trust me, that's what I believe, I didn't say it to piss off anybody, although I knew it would.

[Stefan-A]

Stefan, I don't believe you. I think you're being argumentative, because you're good at it! These people (on all sides) made the ultimate sacrifice, out of a trust or believe in their mother country. Respect is due, you know it is.

How can I reply to this post without being argumentative?

[adamanteus]

You don't think respect is due? Not to 'the cause', but at least to the individual?

[Garter_Gertie]

So. You always post something to piss off/hurt someone/anyone you've know for quite awhile? Just because you have the ability.

You knew what Lu said was truly heartfelt and very important to her. So why post what you did?

Just because you believe it does not mean it's the best thing to post. Ever hear o'empathy?

[jitami]

You don't think respect is due? Not to 'the cause', but at least to the individual?

Well said James... that was my thought as well... being an ignorant American I had honestly not even heard of the tradition, but I do respect LuLu and could tell it meant a lot to her.

[Stefan-A]

So. You always post something to piss off/hurt someone/anyone you've know for quite awhile? Just because you have the ability.

No, I don't post things to hurt people. I hate it when what I post has that effect.

You knew what Lu said was truly heartfelt and very important to her. So why post what you did?

Because this was important to me as well and I honestly thought she would take it merely as an opinion.

Just because you believe it does not mean it's the best thing to post. Ever hear o'empathy?

You're right, the best thing to do this time would have been to keep my opinion to myself.

[Garter_Gertie]

I'm an ignorant, ugly Amerkin and I've heard o'it...

And had I not, today was a day to acknowledge those that kept Hiltler, et al, outta the US. To honor the Viet Nam war vets that are so confused and hurt do to do what they did - giving themselves to our country even when going against pop culture.

To acknowledge those that fought the Revolution - and acknowledge what they believed in. Whether Red Coats or not.

Since the dawn of civilization, men have given their lives for the beliefes they hold dear, as welll as what their countries hold dear.

All should be honored for being willing to give their lives for their beliefs. Whether or not we, today, agree with their beliefs.