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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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!</div>
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<div>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...</div>
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<div>For what it's worth, I am saying do not let whoever these critics are bother you...</div>
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<div>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...</div>
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<div>The banality of evil...</div>
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<div>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... </div>
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<div>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...</div>
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<div><span class="gmail_quote">On 8/9/08, <b class="gmail_sendername">keely emerinemix</b> <<a href="mailto:kjajmix1@msn.com">kjajmix1@msn.com</a>> wrote:</span></div>
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<div>Good afternoon, Visionaires,<br><br>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:<br>
<br><br>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 . . .<br><br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://keely-prevailingwinds.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://keely-prevailingwinds.blogspot.com/</a><br>
<br>I hope the "comments" part is working. If you choose to comment, be brief and, if you feel like it, be nice. Or not.<br><br>Keely<br><br>
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