tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301855515376548538.post1069877337144557739..comments2023-04-08T09:50:15.676-04:00Comments on MoonRaven's Social Alchemy Blog: Empathy for ConservativesMoonRavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03010194761440202586noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301855515376548538.post-9653333645601155182010-06-02T20:20:53.138-04:002010-06-02T20:20:53.138-04:00I agree that labels often get in the way of us rea...I agree that labels often get in the way of us really appreciating each other--but my point is that even people who label themselves conservatives (or whatever) are worth trying to understand and worthy of compassion and respect. <br /><br />Cheers to you.MoonRavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010194761440202586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301855515376548538.post-33835446478965719492010-05-29T03:58:39.646-04:002010-05-29T03:58:39.646-04:00It seems to me that when the labels "liberal&...It seems to me that when the labels "liberal" and "conservative" are applied so generally, the likelihood of respect between people who lean one way or the other on various issues is slim.<br /><br />When looking at myself, for example, I think that both terms fit me in various ways but I AM neither. I suppose if one tallied my stance on all issues I might well tend toward the "liberal" label but I still think that labeling thusly deters us from real and voluntary social change.<br /><br />Cheers!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354640729644229842noreply@blogger.com