Reply #15: That's all OK - but just to be clear . . . [View All]

[msmcghee]

When you say . .

If you were to respond to what I do have to say in something like the terms in which I said it, I would most likely attempt to respond, but that is still not an invitation to wander off onto subject matter more to your liking and demand that I tag along. Now that is really all I have to say.

"Wandering off to subject matter more to my liking" is kind of disingenuous, don't you think. I am open to accusations of me changing the subject if that is the case. But, recalling our past history, what I believe you mean is that I'm not allowed to ask uncomfortable questions about the subject we are discussing - questions that challenge your assertions - and that's not the same thing.

It would not be so important to me if your posts didn't so often imply that Israel is acting immorally or illegally against Hamas and Hisb'allah. But they do imply that.

You are just not willing to offer an objective justification for that view.

So be it. But, when you do characterize Israel's actions as immoral or illegal, expect me to call your attention to it and ask for justification. And expect me to remind readers that you are either incapable or unwilling to justify your assertions if that remains the case.

Words are important and have consequences. Real people's lives are at stake in this discussion. If you want to use words that can hurt people you should have the courage to defend them. It's the liberal thing to do.

That's all I have to say about that.