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Asonokirk V 2.0 · 03-04-2006, 10:52 PM

I think it is important for all of us to find things we all agree upon. For example, food. If you took everyone in the world, and put them in a room together, I would be willing to wager all of us have a wide variety of favorite foods, and we all are interested in various types of food. There would be no conflict, essentially, between any of us over food. We all are perfectly willing to accept our differences regarding food, without any rancor at all.

Well, if we can all fully agree to disagree without any need for violence over food, why can't we apply that same concept to other issues we may have with each other?

Kaeos · 03-05-2006, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Asonokirk V 2.0

....For example, food. If you took everyone in the world, and put them in a room together.....There would be no conflict.... We all are perfectly willing to accept our differences regarding food, without any rancor at all.

What happens whens someone tried to cook a cheesburger for a Hindu? Normally they are peaceful but....

Asonokirk V 2.0 · 03-05-2006, 07:09 AM

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What happens whens someone tried to cook a cheesburger for a Hindu? Normally they are peaceful but....

I don't know, but I love Indian food myself, so I could talk to the Hindu peacefully about that. We could relate to each other on that level.

My point is that we all really need to find some common ground as humanity, and I know that common ground exists.

Kaeos · 03-05-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Asonokirk V 2.0

My point is that we all really need to find some common ground as humanity, and I know that common ground exists.

I know. I'm just being a schmuck.

MPG · 03-05-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Asonokirk V 2.0

Well, if we can all fully agree to disagree without any need for violence over food, why can't we apply that same concept to other issues we may have with each other?

There is food-related violence. I have heard stories about butchers being threatened or even attacked by militant vegans (I know, the term "militant vegans" sounds like something out of Monty Python, but I am not joking).

It is very hard to find something where one can really "agree to disagree", because we're living in a social network where everyone's actions affect everyone else in some way. We're living in a society, where apparently a kind of "Do what thou wilt" philosophy (which is essentially based on an "agree to disagree" rule) is gaining more and more support, but this kind of philosophy is really quite myopic in my opinion, as it ignores the not-so-obvious cause-and-effect chains in any complex societies. I think the only issues where people can really agree to disagree are issues where one person is not affected by the other person's opinions in any way, i.e. it would probably have to be something that is quite irrelevant to your daily life.

kah · 03-06-2006, 07:13 AM

Sometimes that doesn't even matter. I've been in arguements with people over such silly matters- blame it on the profession. Believe me, the brand of toothpaste I use could cause a fight. It's the "how can you be so stupid/naive/wrong fight". Don't tell me you've never been in one of those. It's like the Coke/Pepsi, McDonald's/Burger King fight. There are always going to be people who disagree, and there will always be people who cannot accept a different opinion peacefully.

neglet · 03-06-2006, 08:38 AM

Chocolate. How could we ever disagree on chocolate? If you love chocolate, we could talk about how smooth, yummy, tasty, and wonderful chocolate is.

And if you don't love chocolate, you can give me your share, and we'll still both be happy!

KingVoyeur · 03-06-2006, 08:51 AM

What if we're diabetic and can't eat chocolate?

tstone · 03-06-2006, 08:55 AM

I love Kimche. But the cabbage thunderclouds my love often generates didn't endear me to my gaming group.

Oh yeah, food love CAN cause acrimony.

Space Tycoon · 03-06-2006, 09:01 AM

You know what I love?

Korean Sushi, with Canadian seasoning.

Think about it. You'll get it.

Oh, I'm goin' to hell for that one...

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03-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
Asonokirk V 2.0 On a "Last Crusade" for snacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 949	Agreement I think it is important for all of us to find things we all agree upon. For example, food. If you took everyone in the world, and put them in a room together, I would be willing to wager all of us have a wide variety of favorite foods, and we all are interested in various types of food. There would be no conflict, essentially, between any of us over food. We all are perfectly willing to accept our differences regarding food, without any rancor at all. Well, if we can all fully agree to disagree without any need for violence over food, why can't we apply that same concept to other issues we may have with each other? __________________ "If you have all the knowledge of the universe. If you possess the wisdom of all the prophets. If you can understand and explain all things. And you have a job, you can pay your rent." - 2004: Jabbadonut, some message board.

03-06-2006, 08:38 AM	#7
neglet Queen of the Nerds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Land of the Hand--Michigan! Posts: 4,723	Chocolate. How could we ever disagree on chocolate? If you love chocolate, we could talk about how smooth, yummy, tasty, and wonderful chocolate is. And if you don't love chocolate, you can give me your share, and we'll still both be happy! __________________ "O fan from me the witless chaff of such a writer!" --Shakespeare

03-06-2006, 08:51 AM	#8
KingVoyeur American Cthulu Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In some f*cked up dimension. They don't even have pie! Posts: 3,988	What if we're diabetic and can't eat chocolate? __________________ "If you're referring to the one night we slept together, I'd talk about your cock but I've got respect for the dead!" - From *Vampire Lesbians of Sodom* by Charles Busch

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Space Tycoon Returned from a black hole Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 3,032	You know what I love? Korean Sushi, with Canadian seasoning. Think about it. You'll get it. Oh, I'm goin' to hell for that one... . __________________

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03-06-2006, 07:13 AM	#6
kah Puts the "tender" in "bartender" ... oh, who are we kidding! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Purgatory Posts: 4,974	Sometimes that doesn't even matter. I've been in arguements with people over such silly matters- blame it on the profession. Believe me, the brand of toothpaste I use could cause a fight. It's the "how can you be so stupid/naive/wrong fight". Don't tell me you've never been in one of those. It's like the Coke/Pepsi, McDonald's/Burger King fight. There are always going to be people who disagree, and there will always be people who cannot accept a different opinion peacefully.

03-06-2006, 08:55 AM	#9
tstone Have a sip of my "special" cocktail. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On your Six. Posts: 1,760	I love Kimche. But the cabbage thunderclouds my love often generates didn't endear me to my gaming group. Oh yeah, food love CAN cause acrimony.