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Old December 1st 03, 12:29 AM
Richard Hertz
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Um, no - he was free to leave any time. He joined them for a meal, they
chatted about stuff, then the topic came to religion. What is rude? Just
say "Sorry, bye." and go on your way. No need to make fun of people or name
call.

I think the terrorism thing is a bit overstated, don't you? Not at all the
same thing. What was aggressive? Jay could have walked away any time, or
asked to drop the subject.

I think the religion thing is a waste of time, however I am at least
respectful of people's religions - especially the ones that are consistent.


"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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"Richard Hertz" wrote:
And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had
a hard time with - they were at least acting consistently with their
religion.


What is that, an excuse? We should respect rude, aggressive
proselytizers because they are able to convince themselves God wants
them to behave that way? Islamic terrorists use that exact
rationalization.
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Dan
C172RG at BFM




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Old December 1st 03, 09:00 PM
mike regish
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It can be uncomfortable to leave in that situation. Especially after one has
already started eating. Some might feel they are being rude to leave. (I
wouldn't in this situation) And you've already got your food started, you
silverware being used, your drink on the table. You napkin unfolded or
whatever. It's just plain a pain in the ass to have to move. However, after
asking once to change the subject, if it didn't change I'd make as many
trips as necessary to get as far away from them as possible. And I'd
probably (now this is me talking) make as big a production as I could of it.
Might just embarass them enough to knock it off next time. Probably not,
though.

mike regish

"Richard Hertz" wrote in message
t...
Um, no - he was free to leave any time. He joined them for a meal, they
chatted about stuff, then the topic came to religion. What is rude?

Just
say "Sorry, bye." and go on your way. No need to make fun of people or

name
call.

I think the terrorism thing is a bit overstated, don't you? Not at all

the
same thing. What was aggressive? Jay could have walked away any time, or
asked to drop the subject.

I think the religion thing is a waste of time, however I am at least
respectful of people's religions - especially the ones that are

consistent.


"Dan Luke" wrote in message
...
"Richard Hertz" wrote:
And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had
a hard time with - they were at least acting consistently with their
religion.


What is that, an excuse? We should respect rude, aggressive
proselytizers because they are able to convince themselves God wants
them to behave that way? Islamic terrorists use that exact
rationalization.
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM






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Old December 1st 03, 11:05 PM
Jay Honeck
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whatever. It's just plain a pain in the ass to have to move. However,
after
asking once to change the subject, if it didn't change I'd make as many
trips as necessary to get as far away from them as possible. And I'd
probably (now this is me talking) make as big a production as I could of

it.
Might just embarass them enough to knock it off next time. Probably not,
though.


In my younger days (and if Mary was not with me), I most certainly would
have done exactly THAT.

Nowadays, I'm so danged mellow, I'll put up with just about anything --
especially if there's an all-you-can-eat buffet nearby.... ;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"


 




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