At 05:22 1999/09/17 -0400, leo wrote: >sorry chris, one must take a stand >we must be a people of beliefs >war is wrong, killing is wrong >life is precious and death is precious >any disrespect for life is wrong >respectfully >leo > >Chris van der Linden wrote: > >> Dear Brandon, >> >> These are quite dogmatic statements. Remember the population >> in the world may have different views which should be respected >> as well. So there are people who don't believe in God and who >> approve abortion. >> >> Let's try to be flexible to other people's opinions. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Chris > leo, 'disrespect' can be a matter of opinion / learning / based on one's background, culture, etc your saying that someone else's opinion is 'wrong' is your own expression of your own opinion [in my opinion] your belief system is yours to enjoy and express as you see fit so is mine the blessing here is that i cannot [and would not want to] censor or limit your expression of your opinion and [i hope] vice versa janet janet paterson 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset 613 256 8340 po box 171 almonte ontario canada K0A 1A0 a new voice: <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/> <[log in to unmask]>