WILL.I.AM's comment on Einstein

[JeffB]

Originally Posted by Taylor

OP: What are your thoughts on this issue?
MJ: These are my opinions.


My expansion on this opinion is that people are so quick to judge and give knee-jerk reactions that it creates a very hostile, and scary, environment. So, yes, I completely understand why Mr.Jeff patrolled the CD seas for a dozen years before making a post, and I understand why he probably regrets it now. Not because he was wrong, or wrong in doing so, but because people don't know how to be civil - or at least are unwilling to do so.

I'd argue THIS response is far less civil than other things being said to MJ. Is it only civil to agree with him? There have been a couple I rolled my eyes at (I understand why he hasn't posted or whatever that was as an example). But, they've generally been well articulated counterpoints. To call that uncivil is, well, very uncivilized. You're essentially saying "CD: YOUR OPINIONS ARE WRONG AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED." We either agree with his rage or we're wrong and should be ashamed for offering a counterpoint. If we consider the hypocritical nature of this claim, it becomes even less civil.

People aren't going to agree on this topic and that's ok. It hit the edge of what we feel comfortable with in society. Some will be on one side and others on the living dangerously side. It's important both sides keep a level head and be careful to avoid shaming the other for having an opinion.