Posted by gardenergirl on September 13, 2006, at 16:38:01
In reply to Re: You know what bothers me about this thread?, posted by AuntieMel on September 13, 2006, at 12:52:13
I do empathize with you about that, Mel. I was never fond of those messages, either.
Still, I suppose we are all free to make those types of requests. (Dr. Bob is free to set consequences if necessary, but that's another issue). We can even call for "impeachment", resignation, or termination of someone just because we don't like the feelings they expressed or the rational reactions they have to our words.
We can request impeachment of someone just because they wear purple or are left-handed or love chocolate or do crossword puzzles in pencil.
That doesn't mean that the request has merit.
I'm glad that in courts, organizations, boards, etc. whether the request has merit is usually assessed to some degree before undertaking any impeachment proceedings or similar action. I think that initial "screening" is a good thing. Otherwise, society would be impeaching right and impeaching left all day long, every day, and never get anything done.
Wouldn't that be cheerful? ;)
gg
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