Posted by Kent in KC on March 07, 2008 at 19:32:10 from (68.143.51.46):
I have gotten to where I visit this board less and less, primarily because of the mean spirited talk that so often flares up. What is it with everybody?
Actually, I think it is a lot of things: the faltering economy, increased tension over illegal immigration (with and without racism), skyrocketing fuel prices, the demise of quality and pride of workmanship, the incomprehensible dog-eat-dog insanity going on in the Middle East and the great divide between The Rich and The Rest (subdivided into Greed, Selfishness and Arrogant Disregard for Fellow Men).
We are, none of us, happy with the way the world is going. Its hard not to feel helpless sometimes in the face of such downward momentum.
Plus, we have the nightly spectacle of the politicians stirring all of it up for us, ratcheting the tension and fueling the rage, reminding us how bad we've got it, how screwed up the other leaders are and how desperately we need Change.
And, of course, we're all weary of this lingering winter and all souls ache for Spring, the smell of rich soil and the whisper of a warm summer breeze. Godspeed the first day of plowing, the lightning bug and the honeysuckle.
Meanwhile, I hear more and more of you snarling and snapping at each other, calling each other stupid, using cloaked profanity in front of women and kids (they're here too you know) and generally making fools of yourselves. Hey, whatever happened to the concept of America being a place where its okay to have differences of opinion about politics, family values, religion or anything else, even tractor colors? If a man disagrees with you, that doesn't mean he's stupid.
I think people all need to take a deep breath, relax and try to regain some civility. This is more than a tractor forum, its a place where people from all walks and from all corners of the world come to converse, share ideas and ask for advice. If we can't keep it decent, clean and constructive I think Kim should just shut er down because the last thing we need is another breeding ground for discontent.
Lighten up. Smile. Take a walk in the woods. Love One Another for crying out loud.
Please knock off the hateful, intolerant and belittling put-downs. Like your mama said: if you can't say something nice...
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