[Vision2020] taking it off-line

[Ted Moffett]

keely et. al.

I have received several "take it off-line" private responses to my
Vision2020 posts; from some who, it appears, object to freedom of speech,
and the "slant" of my posts, which I attempt to base on clear fact and
reason based thinking, expressed in language I hope also demonstrates
a respect for the beauty and power of language.  Not that I largely succeed
in these lofty aspirations, but I try.

They must mean, "take if off-list," as in the Vision2020 list, given any
communication over the Internet, whether private or not, is "on-line." To
take communication "off-line" would mean not using a "line."  Not even a
phone line... Talk about misuse of language!

I disagree with some of your theological ideas; but you have impressed me
with your eloquence and nuance in language, focus on compassion, and respect
for the dignity of the human personality, whether man or women...

For what it's worth, I am saying do not let whoever these critics are bother
you...

Far too many people in the US remain silent and conformist, even among those
who know very well the harm being done in their name by the government or
otherwise, to protect their privileged place in the social/economic order...
And this applies to some of privilege on the Palouse, who avoid taking
dramatic, public and substantive positions on issues that might jeopardize
their career, financial gains, or social status, when they damn well know
better...

The banality of evil...

Yes, I also manifest this failing; sometimes I protect my personal
life, rather than risk the consequences of public protest,
regarding major problems or injustices, that are being facilitated or at
least not honestly confronted by the powers that be...

There is often no guarantee that protest will not do more harm than good...
Is this a valid rationale to remain silent?  I don't think so...

Ted Moffett

On 8/9/08, keely emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> wrote:

> Good afternoon, Visionaires,
>
> I know some of you have been hoping I'd either go away completely with my
> "religious stuff," or at least keep it to a minimum.  And while I can't
> promise that -- it does, after all, come up a lot in Moscow -- I have
> started a blog on which I plan to write more prolifically about . . . well,
> you know . . . that kind of stuff:
>
>
> I'm obviously not a pro at the whole design thing, and yes, the picture is
> iffy, but it's time to get started and so I'd invite you to check out . . .
>
> http://keely-prevailingwinds.blogspot.com/
>
> I hope the "comments" part is working.  If you choose to comment, be brief
> and, if you feel like it, be nice.  Or not.
>
> Keely
>
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