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Truman Prevatt wrote:

> The statement:
>
> "Bottom line, if you don't like it, live with it,
> don't do it, or get involved! But don't berate
> those who are volunteering their time to make
> a difference!"
>
> brings back shades of the 60's and early 70's to the classic "Love it or 
> Leave it" in referring to the Vietnam war protest. Not only a pretty 
> narrow view but also fairly non-productive.
>
> Truman

Hardly.  The operative word is "berate."  Meaning "to scold or condemn 
vehemently and at length."

You can disagree, you can challenge, you can question, you can propose 
alternatives, all without condemning those with whom you disagree. 
"Flaming" and berating are non-productive, because instead of promoting 
change or thoughtful consideration, they cause people to get defensive 
and harden their positions.

For example, I am convinced that Jim has hurt his cause and harmed his 
credibility on the issue he feels so passionate about, by his attack mode.


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Joe Long
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