tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post7834765972806479950..comments2023-10-11T04:05:40.951-04:00Comments on Ask Gadabout Jack: CitizenshipGadabout Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423455559628819588noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post-43651581061816077122007-07-20T18:31:00.000-04:002007-07-20T18:31:00.000-04:00...forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those ......forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us....seems like that sorta sums it all up.Alusnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190579365087160232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post-10531798132524992722007-07-19T09:22:00.000-04:002007-07-19T09:22:00.000-04:00Gadaobut has been called "shallow" quite a bit of ...Gadaobut has been called "shallow" quite a bit of late, but hey, I publicly state that my view of the world is based on "shallow and biased opinions accumulated over ..."<BR/><BR/>Liv makes many good points and I applaud her interest in this subject for highlighting the social aspects of our collective behaviors.<BR/><BR/>This is what "As Gadabout Jack" is all about: honest and open discussion about life and living. I am proud of all of you!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>GJGadabout Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423455559628819588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post-25043908410573360612007-07-19T09:08:00.000-04:002007-07-19T09:08:00.000-04:00"A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous ..."A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger." Proverbs 15:1<BR/>I think it's in our enlightened self interest to be good citizens. That said, I've been "that guy" too Gadabout - usually at the end of a long day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post-81968790453547925142007-07-19T06:42:00.000-04:002007-07-19T06:42:00.000-04:00Dear Gadabout Jack,The points you bring up are val...Dear Gadabout Jack,<BR/><BR/>The points you bring up are valid if a bit shallow. You did say you weren't diving in too deep though. It would keep us wrapped up in philosophical thought all day. But the basic tenants of life, including good citizenship must apply across the board and can't be ignored.<BR/><BR/>The reality of life is it's a pick and choose society for many on governing their behavior, letting anger rule and ignoring "good citizenship" all together. <BR/><BR/>Packing a gun is the answer? I don't even own one. Haven't we all heard of "road rage" and deaths? Really we're all "sitting ducks" to some degree since you like to hunt. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we fail in our efforts. Is that what we've become a society of grudge holding infantile adults? I think so. Being a good citizen includes more then the basics. Our society today is poor reflection of those principles in practice. What you wrote about is exactly what most people are.<BR/><BR/>So you win the game of cutting someone off, you flip someone off or you're first in line. So what? You feel good at that moment. What does that say about our society and us as human beings? <BR/><BR/>Being less selfish, holding the door open for that little old lady, not cutting someone off, standing last in line and practicing being last more then first is a start. That's the probelm most want to be first. <BR/><BR/>I just hope some people reading practice the principles of good citizenship. Without them, who knows we may be be shot by an armed, pistol packing driving Granny on the road one day whose had enough too! <BR/><BR/>Have to disagree with you one on this subject. I think most people lack values and don't practice the above. And that's the real truth. <BR/><BR/>Liv OlsenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712581686255563333.post-27124165964849712972007-07-18T22:18:00.000-04:002007-07-18T22:18:00.000-04:00Valid point.GJValid point.<BR/>GJGadabout Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423455559628819588noreply@blogger.com