TheBanyanTree: Politics and the Tree

[Sachet]

Yes, Glo~ee that's because you are unique and can be reasonable and keep 
other members feelings and personal convictions in mind when you state 
your beliefs or opinions. Not many people can do that and the Tree has 
lost too many treasured members over the years to political rants. Shall 
I name a few and you can mourn their loss with me?.....John Bailey and 
Tabbycat...I miss them. All over politics.

It's simply not worth it to most of us. Some conveniently call it 
censorship, others call it caring enough to keep mutual respect as a 
foundation of the Tree.

As you say, there are a multitude of lists online that welcome political 
opinions stated in any format, be it rant or calmly stated opinion. We 
certainly never suggest that Tree members are not welcome to join one. 


....Sachet



Gloria wrote:

> I dunno about this.  I rather enjoy hearing political rants.  It lets
> me know what fellow Americans are thinking, and those from other
> countries for that matter.  I guess I could join a political
> discussion list, if that's my goal, but I thought all of us here
> tolerated others' opinions better than this.  Maybe not.
>
> Seems to me that the things that affect our lives the most are the
> very things that people can't openly discuss.  Religion or lack
> thereof, politics, and money.  Not just here, but everywhere.  I have
> a difficult time comprehending it.
>
> So with all due respect I'll refrain, but I felt the need to share my 
> thoughts.
>
> Dreamer...dreamin' of a kinder, gentler world for ALL
>
>