01-26-2015, 11:46 PM
Whoa!
Sorry guys, I've been away. We went down to the foreshore to watch the fireworks. It's Australia Day (26th Jan), where we celebrate our nationalism, being of course the 'greatest nation in human history.' On this day we also celebrate our multiculturalism where they always show citizenship ceremonies with people of other ethnicities on telly. Seems this has heated up in the meantime with threats of censorship by someone who was emphasizing earlier in the thread how we are all entitled to our differences of opinion.
My point earlier about the role of Moderator is one of neutrality, that in my view transcends the indulgence of taking sides. Like a Judge in a courtroom or an umpire in a sporting match. You feel differently Bill as you obviously hold very dear your views on the current subject. It would be very difficult for Nukes, myself or any other forum member to believe that any action you take now is unbiased. In your shoes if I missed the enjoyment of participating I would have two avatars; one as a member and one as an impartial Moderator. I accept there is now temptation for you to admonish me for suggesting the subterfuge but the current situation is also less than perfect. You espouse your deep seated beliefs and then threaten to censor the next poster who disagrees...at least it seems that way to me.
As for the micro aspect of the latest discussion, the US shedding more lives on behalf of other countries with no expectation of anything in return except the gravesites managed by the ABMC.Surely an obviously educated person such as yourself can see the brain washed jingoism in that statement? "No WMD's here." "Ooop's, quick, lets change it to Operation Iraqi Freedom." Come on Bill. Surely you know such grandiose statements stir debate and that there is no quiet dignity in loud proclamations.
Here are some pictures I took in 2011 of Colleville Sur-Mer. It is a beautiful place and a sobering reminder of sacrifice. I recommend everyone makes the pilgrimage to be there at least once in their lives.
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Sorry guys, I've been away. We went down to the foreshore to watch the fireworks. It's Australia Day (26th Jan), where we celebrate our nationalism, being of course the 'greatest nation in human history.' On this day we also celebrate our multiculturalism where they always show citizenship ceremonies with people of other ethnicities on telly. Seems this has heated up in the meantime with threats of censorship by someone who was emphasizing earlier in the thread how we are all entitled to our differences of opinion.
My point earlier about the role of Moderator is one of neutrality, that in my view transcends the indulgence of taking sides. Like a Judge in a courtroom or an umpire in a sporting match. You feel differently Bill as you obviously hold very dear your views on the current subject. It would be very difficult for Nukes, myself or any other forum member to believe that any action you take now is unbiased. In your shoes if I missed the enjoyment of participating I would have two avatars; one as a member and one as an impartial Moderator. I accept there is now temptation for you to admonish me for suggesting the subterfuge but the current situation is also less than perfect. You espouse your deep seated beliefs and then threaten to censor the next poster who disagrees...at least it seems that way to me.
As for the micro aspect of the latest discussion, the US shedding more lives on behalf of other countries with no expectation of anything in return except the gravesites managed by the ABMC.Surely an obviously educated person such as yourself can see the brain washed jingoism in that statement? "No WMD's here." "Ooop's, quick, lets change it to Operation Iraqi Freedom." Come on Bill. Surely you know such grandiose statements stir debate and that there is no quiet dignity in loud proclamations.
Here are some pictures I took in 2011 of Colleville Sur-Mer. It is a beautiful place and a sobering reminder of sacrifice. I recommend everyone makes the pilgrimage to be there at least once in their lives.