tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post76943449182043121..comments2023-10-28T00:18:13.590-07:00Comments on Sue's News, Views 'n Muse: Left, Right, Good, Evil, and LibertySusan Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-45529886067292470992010-06-08T23:29:26.839-07:002010-06-08T23:29:26.839-07:00And sorry for the comment tied to the site -- I wa...And sorry for the comment tied to the site -- I was too lazy to switch out of that gmail account. ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08215431222961203620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-3557301428020508472010-06-08T17:03:51.766-07:002010-06-08T17:03:51.766-07:00A-MEN.
Wow. I love this.
If you say there is no ...A-MEN.<br /><br />Wow. I love this.<br /><br />If you say there is no law, you essentially say that nothing good can exist, a la 2 Ne. 2.Mormon Women: Who We Arehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479667028999828222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-18459650335550940562010-06-08T05:56:40.163-07:002010-06-08T05:56:40.163-07:00I fully agree with you on this point, PJ. The extr...I fully agree with you on this point, PJ. The extreme right wing people can be every bit as troublesome and even potentially dangerous as the left. I should have made that point, but since the quote happened to be about the left, that's what I was responding to here.<br /><br />Having said that, I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to mention that the extremists on the right are often hyper-aware of "evil" without noticing that they are moving in that direction themselves. (ex. the abortion clinic bombers).<br /><br />You are entirely correct. Extremists of any kind are unhealthy. And thanks for adding your insight to the discussion.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-55306093578792351572010-06-08T04:17:22.598-07:002010-06-08T04:17:22.598-07:00You're so articulate and thoughtful in your po...You're so articulate and thoughtful in your postings, Sue.<br /><br /><br />I agree with the sweeping generalization concerning parenting and children's behavior today, as opposed to when we grew up. I agree in capital letters.<br /><br /><br />Let's not forget piece about right wing.....because they have fanatical, narrow-minded practices that are differently, yet equally damaging.<br /><br /><br /><br />Extremes of any kind are unhealthy, I think.People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-64073505639855370782010-06-07T21:11:43.470-07:002010-06-07T21:11:43.470-07:00Hi Sue,
Thanks for the visit! Interesting post! A...Hi Sue,<br /><br />Thanks for the visit! Interesting post! As a teacher I see all kinds of children. Some are respectful and others are almost like animals. I think that some parents feel that its wrong to discipline their children. That in itself is a form of child abuse. These children really have a rough time making friends and getting good grades. In the long run they keep getting into trouble because they have not been properly socialized and their self-esteem suffer. There is a way of teaching a child right from wrong with loving discipline. Now who determines what makes something right or wrong? That's a difficult issue. So many factors come into play. I lived overseas where sometimes it was really difficult to adjust because values were so different. I had to wrap my brain around different social mores that were so contrary to mine. After a while I became confused because you begin to adapt to a different culture and it made me question my own beliefs. I have not visited the whole world but what I can say is that the US and Canada have the best human rights and best democracy in the world. Its the only place I feel truly happy being a woman.A 2 Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210451903434090202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-73414634603924687342010-06-07T21:02:44.442-07:002010-06-07T21:02:44.442-07:00It saddens me when I see so many children today wh...It saddens me when I see so many children today who are obviously suffering from what I can only call wishy washy parental control. <br /><br />Obviously these kids could benefit a great deal by having parents set up better standards at home as to what is right and what is wrong, and make hard fast rules about how their children are expected to conform to such standards.<br /><br />This is a great post because not only does it reach out to parents but to all people. We do need to be more aware of seeing where evil does lie. It seems to be getting harder for people to recognize that evil exists all around us and we need to be more aware how we must deal with that fact.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797132860053426517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-12011787927532601662010-06-07T18:42:36.894-07:002010-06-07T18:42:36.894-07:00Well said. The older I get, the clearer the line ...Well said. The older I get, the clearer the line between right and wrong becomes. I think when I was younger I was more concerned with not hurting anyone's feelings. Perhaps a lot of well meaning people think the same way. But you're right - we have to get back to basics and recognize and, more importantly, IDENTIFY evil when we see it. How else will we avoid it? Thanks for making me think a little bit today.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-34796848880905911192010-06-07T18:35:28.748-07:002010-06-07T18:35:28.748-07:00I love how you put it- you really hit it spot on. ...I love how you put it- you really hit it spot on. I have 2 step-brothers who have never had any expectations to live up to and it's just like you say, they've gone nowhere. Excuses were made, consequences evaded and neither is productive or happy.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232281608898358053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-22735533671121976382010-06-07T17:58:47.139-07:002010-06-07T17:58:47.139-07:00Sue, I liked this post every much. I am not really...Sue, I liked this post every much. I am not really a political person, but I totally agree with what you say about what is right and what is wrong. <br />With regards to raising children, I am hoping that our combination of love, faith and discipline will help prepare them for this world...<br /><br />Great post. Well put. <br /><br />p.s. I love the Abraham Lincoln quote.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953764061091454844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072583027504108914.post-77972918652609734722010-06-07T14:25:57.462-07:002010-06-07T14:25:57.462-07:00You have done a great job of expressing something ...You have done a great job of expressing something that I've been feeling a lot of lately.<br />Because I've been dealing with a wayward child, I have had to really look at the line between black and white. I have to know which side I am on so that I can teach my child the right and wrong. That line is becoming much clearer. <br />I see so many parents of my children's friends who don't offer any guidance on this. They are almost afraid to ask their child to live up to any standard. It is frightening. I'm appalled at what I see. <br />Thanks for your insight.<br />My blogger has been down for almost 24 hours now and I was beginning to panic that I wouldn't be able to check in today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464184135822609876noreply@blogger.com