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"I do think that 'picking and choosing' various points of previous posts, and then making negative commentary on them truly does little to enlighten or further the discourse."
-I assure you that I fully read ALL that is written. I then respond to the bits that I have an opinion, experience, information on. I don't feel chatty. Expecially since I don't know you people.
"To me, it seems to simply berate or negate these particular snippets, without understanding the full context in which they were written."
-I am sorry that you get the impression I am berating or negative. Perhaps it is because of my style which is a bit robotic(unchatty, autistic, schizoid etc.). I guess to some people I might sound like a know-it-all teacher grading their posts. I do not think I know-it-all nor do I wish to correct what is written (unless it is offensive). I insist that I do understand the full context of all that is written.
"Fortunately, these items are located in this thread, such that interested parties can see these items in their full context."
-That is what I expected people would do.
"It would certainly be better to make some of your own observations or talking points, and then offer some solutions to any problems that you see"
-I made many observations in my post entitled "my thoughs on some quotes from this thread". A few of my observations like 'lol' or 'heh' might not have been helpfull- they were just my feelings. However, I did make 7 other clear and important observations. I posed some questions also. I hope someone will respond to any of the 7 points I made. Currently I don't have solutions to most problems. My own life is a struggle. That is why I am here. I hope that if everyone puts their heads together maybe we could come up with some solutions.
-My reply to mohnblume with the wikipedia link was helpfull I think. If if wasn't why did everyone look at it.
"seriously doubt that we could 'choose' any particular 'celebrity' to represent 'us' "
-I agree. I wouldn't have a clue how to get a celebrity interested. They would have to volunteer because it affected them personally.
"I KNOW that I would NOT want any of the individuals that currently Have or seek 'Celebrity' to be a spokesperson for ME - in Any way."
-Me either. I dont respect most american hollywood celebrities. I can speak for myself. I think the purpose of a celebrity is to excite the TV news media into picking up a story.
"If you want My vote regarding a spokesperson, I would whole-heartedly suggest either our own Betsy, or ISNA's Cheryl Chase."
-I hope I can learn more about Cheryl Chase and Betsy.
I am new to this forum. I hope to learn some things or even possibly make some friends. My main goal is to improve my medical system from neglegent, incompetent, and harmfull, to compassionate, well informed, and helpfull. I don't know how. Doctor don't care about me. We have to be united and vocal for the good of us all.
Turtledove
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