Re: [microsound] can we take a breather?

["::\)" <r3dshift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

this is why I didn't even want to touch politics.  it consumes the list and
everyone just becomes divided.

that being said, I'd vote for the breather :)

-Joe

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From: <macrosound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 12:02 AM
Subject: [microsound] can we take a breather?

> I've following these pilitical argument threads for a while and I was
> wondering if anyone would mind relaxing for a minute, taking a
> metaphorical deep breath and examining their motivations.
>
> Though I've seen some interesting arguments, half of the posts have been
> ego-smearing and way to detail oriented.
>
> What is truly effecting us about this war (so far no blood shed)?  Or more
> importantly what can we really do to affect the situation.
>
> I don't think anyone has said they actually want thousands of people
> killed so most of us must be in general agreement about that.
>
> What's the point?
>
> Agressive behaviour occurs in many forms and at many different decibel
> levels.  What we are observing in the US-Iraq nonsense is a macrocosm of
> daily conflict.  This conflict is based on greed and ego validation, two
> things which permeate most of western society.  You cannot stop others
> from seeking more wealth and power or simply more image, but you can act
> in a peaceful manner.  The microcosm makes the macrocosm.  This view is
> contrary to history which shows individuals affecting a majority through
> force.  Call me a fuckung buddist but what happens when people decide to
> be peaceful and put their focus on themselves and their daily interactions
> rather than argue about what the big dogs are doing to hurt each other?
>
>
>
>
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