Posted by Larry Hoover on August 23, 2003, at 7:48:00
In reply to Re: Blocked for 48 weeks » stjames, posted by Dinah on August 22, 2003, at 22:16:06
> Are you saying that if someone has a style of communicating that others find difficult, it's ok to declare open season on them?
> Tolerance for differences is a noble attribute, and one that Lou displayed far more than most people I know. I found much to respect about Lou. And if he was hurt and angry and defensive....
I'm not challenging you on your beliefs, Diana, but I'd have to ask you how you would interpret the suggestion that a lawyer had reason to fear for her professional standing.....
It may have been an empty "threat" (I'm using the word loosely), but the mere fact that the idea had to be considered is more than a defensive position. That's not a style of communication, as I use the concept. It's not a behaviour arising out of tolerance, as I understand the word.
Various other references, to complaints going out to Washington (American's with Disabilities Act), B'Nai Brith (spelling?) re: anti-Semitic inferences, Biblical scholars, etc.... I don't see those as style issues. I see them as the antithesis of tolerance.
Have I missed something? Is there an older thread that might shed light on the current dialogue?
Lar
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