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To: imardmd1
Respect must always be earned ... If you think you deserve respect, tell me why. With respect --

I reread what I had written and while it contained several spelling errors nowhere could I find that I had said you had to respect me. I'm done with this conversation you seem to one of these people who just can't learn.

102 posted on 04/18/2012 6:19:28 AM PDT by KirbDog
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To: KirbDog
I reread what I had written and while it contained several spelling errors nowhere could I find that I had said you had to respect me. I'm done with this conversation you seem to one of these people who just can't learn.

I am not yet quite done with this conversation. You need to hear this. You have my respect for two reasons, though you certainly have not "earned" it. Here they are:

(1) In my view, you are a human being, created by The God in His image, and should therefore be treated with high regard for your value and destiny. You cannot "earn" this honor.

(2) As a human, the person next to you may be one of the most dangerous denizens on this planet. Or that person may be one of the most beneficial acquaintances you can make. It might even be both. Looks can be very deceiving. At he outset, one never knows. Automatic initial respect for that person would be the wisest stance to take. Double this for a sworn officer or soldier who has put his/her life on the line for an orderly and safe society.

I'm a Northerner, but I have met many Southern-bred men and women to whom respect of others is a customary trait, and appreciate that they were not brought up in a barn. You might want to review your outlook on life. Your implicit valuation of a fellowman is likely to color your progress and success in life, regardless of command of English grammar.

With sincere respect --

104 posted on 04/18/2012 7:45:37 AM PDT by imardmd1 (The Boy Scouts' Motto -- "Be Prepared")
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