Originally Posted by
Bill Brasky
Can't we all just get along? Whether your a democrat, republican, libertarian, socialist, capitalist, comunist, christian, athiest, etc. everyone should agree what makes this country the greatest in the world is that we can have our own political, religious, socioeconomic views, etc. and discuss/argue in public. With the exception of the flamers from other schools (especially grambling), most of us have a great affection for Tech or we wouldnt spend so much time on this board talking sports, politics, etc. I don't know many people on this board in the real world, but if you love tech your a friend of mine.
So why do some have thin skin where they have to leave the forum because people with opposing views are turning up the heat?
I grew up in a large family where my grandmother was what we in texas called a yellow dog democrat and of her children my dad was the only conservative/republican in the fam. holidays were filled with spirited arguments. i loved it - because my dad was always right and my unlces always got pissed off about it.
If you gotta a position defend it - don't get pissy and quit because someone's calling you out on it.
With that being said, i don't agree with name calling, etc. but sometimes you just gotta let it roll of your back and focus on the actual challenges to your position. If you can't defend it, then you should accept the fact that people aren't going to agree with you and move on.