Reply #48: I partially agree ... [View All]

[ElectroPrincess]

We must act and respond in a moral and humane way. Well, those of us proud to be labeled "liberal" at least. However, it's a little distasteful to disrespect fellow DUers who do not hold the same level of compassion. Why? Part of being progressive is TOLERANCE. Lecturing people on "how to feel" as this is an emotionally charged subject, brings out the right wing stereotypes of elitist liberal "wet nurses."

If we are NOT able to infuse compassion in others, unless it's gross disrespect, it's best IMO - insensitive sentiments of whatever forms are best to let is fade away through disregard.

When you shine a light on tacky sentiment, sometimes the "self-righteous rants" come across as unseemly as the slime from insensitive clods.

I should know, I've been (and may find myself again) on both sides. <blush>