Reply #11: "attempt to marginalize" [View All]

[welshTerrier2]

to be clear, i'm not disagreeing with you, AK ...

i guess that there are various ways of "marginalizing" someone else's viewpoint ... if i am pushing for a political agenda someone else disagrees with, it seems to me i have every right, perhaps even an obligation, to respectfully make the most forceful case i'm able to make ... and i frequently try to do that on DU ... my objective is not just to influence the person i'm speaking with but also to influence other readers ... i'm in full agreement that marginalizing through disrespect and insults and mockery is not acceptable ...

one thing's for sure, and I and too many others on DU never seem to adequately learn this, is you disrespect people you're debating with, you have absolutely ZERO chance of influencing them ...

i'm not aware of the undercurrent or history you're focussing on here and i can tell you i'm happy to remain in my ignorant bliss ... perhaps moving on and forgiveness should also be valued as actions to promote a more civil discourse ... my two cents: let there be peace ...

i'll say no more on the subject ... i have the deepest respect for you and all participating in this thread ...