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		PARKINSN November 1998, Week 2

Subject:

debate: process vs product

From:

Rager <[log in to unmask]>

Reply-To:

Parkinson's Information Exchange <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:16:14 -0500

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The process of entering into intelligent debate, listening to and =
respecting opposing views, stepping outside of one's sense of =
satisfaction in being "right", and entering the vulnerability of =
personal reexamination is constructive, creative and a profoundly =
deepening and ultimately unifying human activity.
If the objective of the exchange of ideas is to lead to this end, i.e. =
to deepen and unify, then we should engage in it with our hearts full of =
the spirit of adventure and generosity.  If we cannot detach from our =
fiercely held opinions,  if the vulnerability of an opposing view is a =
threat to one's identiy, then we should cease this futile struggle and =
allow wiser heads to prevail.  I do not contend with anyone on any =
subject.  I have introduced subjects which I expected would be debated =
with intelligence and objectivity.  Instead my points have evoked =
feeding frenzies of controversy where the goals of deepening our =
knowledge and uniting us in the light of understanding have been buried =
in the dust.  We must either mature as a collective, or follow the =
directive of one (Barb Patterson) who sees the unfortunate, disparate, =
and=20
ultimately  disunifying end towards which the discussion is heading.  =
This listserv is an inspired and fundamental force, through which all of =
us who are trapped in the carapace of Parkinson's can move fluidly - =
reaching out to each other, receiving each other's warmth and =
reassurance.  When our physical rigidity begins to be reflected in our =
opinions, it is time to change the subject.    Barb Rager


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detach from=20
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view is a=20
threat to one's identiy, then we should cease this futile struggle and =
allow=20
wiser heads to prevail.&nbsp; I do not contend with anyone on any =
subject.&nbsp;=20
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intelligence=20
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the=20
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unfortunate, disparate, and </FONT></DIV>
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towards which=20
the discussion is heading.&nbsp; This listserv is an inspired and =
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Parkinson's=20
can move fluidly - reaching out to each other, receiving each other's =
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