-dear janet i for one fully agree with you that people often say or write something that is taken as personal insult or hurt feelings where none was intended . i have always thought wars are caused by misunderstanding at times due to a chip on ones shoulder. the way i solve this for me is to walk away from pc and have a cup of tea or coffee and later go back to reread message and laugh at myself for letting words upset me. we all have to have compassion for each other to have peace in our lives. love and prayers connie From: "janet paterson" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: The Agony / NO MIME please / democracy in action > hi all the message below might be construed by some as a "personal attack", > i.e. one which criticizes the individual rather than the ideas expressed by > same dear i believe that this miraculous medium can be the ultimate democratic forum