Reply to thread

Dawkins.


I am going to say something now that might anger you, but I feel I have to say it all the same.


If you want people to really listen to your arguments, question aspects of the official explanation and take what you are trying to convey seriously, would it not be wise to keep a level head and just give people the evidence supporting another theory (if pertinent) without resorting to ridicule?


The problem is you see, doing so is the easiest way to close people off.  I can see you feel passionately about the subject matter, but getting people to take your concerns seriously, also means getting people to take YOU seriously.


I do sympathise with you.  My own very pertinent question regarding DNA control samples in another related thread has been all but dismissed, even though I really think it worthy of debate and discussion. 


It has reached the stage in which even when questions are important, genuine, and merit assimilation and discussion, they are written off without a glance so to speak.  This I think, is very often because of the way the person asking questions, reacts to any rebuttal then received (even if it is a bit rude).  


I am guilty of over excitability, unfairness and a failure to see another point of view myself at times, as I am sure you will have noticed in the 'Pray For Palin' thread.


Keeping a clear head, refusing to be drawn into petty squabbling and also bearing in mind that the other person feels every bit as strongly as you do, (although from the opposite side of the fence) and may have valid points too, is surely more productive?


If you stick to facts, or compelling evidence, that merits the questioning of some aspects of the official  9/11 report and stick to debating those facts instead of being drawn into petty tit for tat and equal amounts of over excitability, perhaps you will gain the results you wish for.


Also forcing your belief systems onto others who think differently will not give you the results you desire.  Supplying genuine and compelling evidence in a rational manner just might.


I hope you can accept my point of view over this in the manner in which it is given :)


Back
Top