Dystopia of Endless Night

[H2O Man]

32. Thank you very much.

I absolutely appreciate your compliments, and for a variety of related reasons. In part, of course, it’s nice to have a good friend say something that nice. Someone that I respect as a member of that small group that seeks to tell the truth -- even if that’s frequently unpopular with a sub-group within a democratic discussion site on the internet. So I like that.

Also, because it is good to know that there are people who really understand what it is that you are trying to communicate. Because no matter if it is a face-to-face conversation, a group discussion, or an interesting site like DU …..it is very easy to experience difficulties in trying to get certain points across. And I know that it is my inability to put into words that often keeps me from really expressing things that I think …..for there are Truths that are beyond words.

One of the best things about DU -- at least in my opinion -- is that there is a much higher percentage of like-minded people here, than in the general public. I’d include a number of people who I tend to disagree with, including on important issues, but who are entirely capable of engaging in a serious, good-spirited debate.

The ability to look inside of one’s self honestly and as objectively as possible is something to be valued. It’s no coincidence that those most lacking in this ability tend to be the most aggressive and violent of human beings. Those who are self-aware tend to be non-violent, in speech and deed. And so having you say that my essays might encourage looking within is the highest compliment.

Looking forward to our next telephone conversation …..