Mr. Lear,
Great answers. I totally understand your position of stating opinion. I'm surely not trying to state *anything* you say as unmitigated fact. I
realize this subject can be "cloudy" at times. Let me explain my reasoning for the first question:
I spent a good chunk of my life in Law Enforcement/ Corrections (I still serve as a reserve deputy with my local county). Through that tenure, you get
two things: A thick skin, and a damn good intuition. I have literally spent years evaluating people, for safety (my own and others) and to pursue
truth. I guess you could call it a "hunch" or "gut instinct" of sorts.
Why did I spew forth the above diatribe? Simple, I've been watching you interact with others and myself as of late, and I have a "hunch". Basically
my gut tells me that whatever you think you know, you believe it sincerely, and although you seem "aloof", you really want to speak out on this
situation that you truly believe is occurring all around us.
With this "hunch" of mine, I guess my next question will drag us further into the realm of the hypothetical:
If you had an opportunity to address the world, with an unprecedented amount of coverage, what would you want to say? What would be the information
you'd get out in that situation?
As always, as much or as little as you care to reveal this is your platform, I’m just here for understanding.
The Seeker
Oh and:
We just have to get used to being somebody elses lab rats and let it go at that. Now, think we ought to disclose that?
I see what you mean. Some people would outright laugh, some would flip out, very few could/would accept it. Would I still disclose it? Yes, in a
heartbeat. Why? Because I believe in independence, freedom, and truth. I think that all persons have a right to life as a free individual. Even the
persons I see on a daily basis that never ponder their existence, never seek to understand what independence of thought and action really means. Maybe
I'm naive in that regard, but I stand behind it.
Which worked out great because now if I need beer money I just ask my kids.
Heh, had me laughing right out of my chair.
[edit on 21-9-2004 by TheSeeker]