Yeah sure but you're missing the main point here:
our 'firing up' is only words on an internet forum. I'm quite sure that if we were conversing face to face then guns would not be pulled.
Well I'd feel no need to pull a gun... Do you feel it's possible you would?
No of course not, I realize that. But like you say it is just a forum.
What if we were political adversaries with a difference?
What if we were military advisors with a difference of opinion, advising world leaders who also had a difference of opinion.
What if we were world leaders with a difference of ideology, with the responsibility of millions of peoples lives.
How far might we go?
The point I am trying to make is this.
Until yours and my first reaction, and everyone on this planets reaction is to think, shit. poor notej, hope he is OK he sounds stressed, Ill send him a PM to see if I can help.
Instead of firing up. Which I did too.
I can't see a good future for us all long term.
You pointed out we want the best for our kids, I agree, I have four sons and 1.2 grand kids.
We sure want the best, and as good parents we do our best.
But, if our basic human nature is aggressive, well thats what we teach our kids.
Here is an add on Australian TV that illustrates my point perfectly about how we are flawed. How until we change at the most fundamental human level, we are in trouble. (in my opinion)
I first saw this and just froze...all I could think of was, hell, is this me, what other things have I taught them. I am a very self reflective person and very aware of my flaws.