tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post8065067289645843748..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: What's Really Scary?Dave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-76324773843540380252013-11-01T06:24:40.971-04:002013-11-01T06:24:40.971-04:00My goodness, children can be wise. As is their Un...My goodness, children can be wise. As is their Uncle Dave. May they long stay as rooted in reality as they are.<br /><br />What's even more scary is how easy it is to be a bystander, or even worse, to drift in with the bullies.BYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67916659283757996672013-10-31T21:51:03.815-04:002013-10-31T21:51:03.815-04:00When you first posed the question my immediate tho...When you first posed the question my immediate thought was, of course, "Tea Party Republicans" ... but then came the turn to bullies and I thought, "huh ... same thing." <br /><br />I've never been a fan of those who impose their will be instilling fear in the hearts of others with no respect or consideration for anyone but themselves. Maybe what scares me most is the potential for long-term collateral damage that comes part and parcel with the bullying ... lives changed forever ... that sort of thing.<br /><br />Speaking of quotes, one of my faves. Appropriate as well:<br /><br />"We shall match your capacity to inflict suffering by our capacity to endure suffering. We shall meet your physical force with soul force. Do to us what you will, and we shall continue to love you."<br /><br />MLK, jr<br /><br />Love. It is the only thing.<br /><br />Happiest of Halloweens to you all.<br /><br />DanDan Wilkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-55352735928895821312013-10-31T09:30:47.188-04:002013-10-31T09:30:47.188-04:00The darkest places in hell are reserved for those ...The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.<br />Dante Alighieri<br /><br />I think I cited this quote here already, but I think it appropriate to cite it again...<br /><br />But on a lighter note<br />HAPPY HALLOWEEN and lots of candy!<br /><br />JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-83364956345970955852013-10-31T09:11:47.690-04:002013-10-31T09:11:47.690-04:00All I can think is Amen to that Dave. Ruby is so w...All I can think is Amen to that Dave. Ruby is so wise and insightful. Thank you for sharing her stories with us.<br /><br />Sounds like you are having loads of fun with your girls. Happy Halloween to you and Joe and family!<br />Colleennoreply@blogger.com