Kipp

1. Why?

2. Why not?

Keith. If I have to explain, then I can only assume you are of the religous right. My beliefs are in humanity and reality,this has boded me well through my life and anything or anybody who dictates how anyone lives their lives, has not truely experienced the reality of life.
Life is a journey and after that you are dead and gone, remaining a loving memory for those who miss you!

"Dickie Any courageous person would scare the hell out of you. You are a little scared cat. And sexist."

Really Keith? And what evidence do you have to substantiate such unmitigated swill?

Rather than resorting to ad hominems and setting yourself up as an expert on MY gender, of which you know zilch, why not add something intelligent to the debate?

Kipp

You just copped out. Of course I expect you to explain.

I have difficulty in a belief in a God let alone adhering to any man made belief system.

Can you explain your reality I'm sure it's quite unique as would be your belief in your 'humanity '.
I think religion merely is a conglomerate of people with the same ideas ... just like people who share your views of your 'humanity'. With a thorough probing I'm likely to find, just like religion, it has it's flaws as well.

And Kipp ... I've found one flaw in most belief systems ... like me ... they too are judgemental.

Life might just be parrt of the destination to be enjoyed and not a journey to be stressed over. Can you give me proof it's over with death?

As for loving memories most of those who might miss you might already be dead ... well you work it out.

Dickie,

The term Mother Nurture is loaded with sexism.

I've come to a conclusion, through life experience, all attributes or characteristics used to define people, exist not as absolutes, but scaled as on a continium. I think most people have nurturing abilities some very pronounced and some less so. I don't think only women, as your choice of phrase suggests, are strongly nurturing. Think I'm wrong? Well I raised two youngsters from quite tender ages and I surprisingly found not only did I enjoy nurturing but I was far better or more effective at it than many mothers... No-one ever refered to me as 'Father Nurture'... sadly.

Now Dickie you've said Sarah Palin

'1. Advocates drilling for oil in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge

2. Enjoys safaris, taking out wolves from low-flying planes

3. Scoffs at "Climate Change"

4. Is a lobbyist for gun rights

5. Found guilty of fishing without a licence'

and then drawn the conclusion that

'this woman advocates slaughtering anything that moves except human embryos.'

Not only is it an exaggeration but your choices and reasoning show you not only disagree with her choices but that those choices actually offend you and because of that you've judged her as scary as hell and lacking in nurturing ... to your standard.

For you to be consistant then you'd have to admit anyone who aligns themselves with Sarah's attitudes and activities would also scare the hell out of you.
Today, and in light of your pronouncements, to indulge in Sarah's preferences draws the wrath and ire of many people. You'd have to agree that to stand up to that wrath and ire requires great courage.
I know many people of courage who share Palin's life choices.

Therefore ... well you're cleverer than me ... so you work it out.

Personal experience tells me that the criticisms and the judgements of people often tell me more about them than the people they are criticising or judging.

thought

"Personal experience tells me that the criticisms and the judgements of people often tell me more about them than the people they are criticising or judging."

Indeed yes Keith and how could I, a mere "pleb," reject your innate words of wisdom when you offer such resounding and revelatory counsel:

"Dickie Any courageous person would scare the hell out of you. You are a little scared cat. And sexist."

So run along now dear boy and wipe the dribble from your bib - your stopcock's sprung a leak!